Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 82

"What's going on? Why are we taking a break?"

I rushed over to Brandon, demanding answers.

"Two days off a week is mandated by the government. Given our tight schedule, taking one day off shouldn't be a problem, right?" Brandon's question. left me speechless.

I tried to keep my anger in check. "Mr. Howell, you're right, but we're on a tight. deadline. I've already said we have a final deadline. Can we postpone the break. and focus on meeting the deadline first? I can pay you extra for the overtime."

Brandon looked at me intently. "It's not about money. We aren't machines, we need regular rest. Besides, rest is essential for better work performance.

I knew he had a point, but our situation was special.

I took a deep breath and tried to adjust my tone. "Mr. Howell, is it absolutely necessary to take a break today?

"Yes," Brandon said firmly, and I turned to leave.

Then he added, "You all need to rest today too."

I was enraged. I turned to look at him. "Mr. Howell, it's enough that you rest. Don't worry about us."

the side, stifled a laugh. Yet Brandon remained calm. "Ms. Crown, if you don't

pushing it. I'd just told him not to mention last night, and he almost

him and finally gave in under his steady gaze. "Fine, we'll rest. We'll take

go!" I

Crown," Brandon called after me, "I need your

teeth. "What now, Mr. Howell? Do you need a massage or a back rub on your day off?" "That won't be necessary. I need to buy some things and I need Ms. Crown to guide me,"

laughed. "Fine, have Ms. Spraggins

want Ms. Crown to go with me!"

been holding back, finally couldn't help but laugh

stoic Brandon now? He was acting like a three-year-old,

Don't you

"I'm unfamiliar with this place. What's wrong

interrupted him again because I knew what he was about to

the Amaty incident, and I couldn't let Kara know

that.

come along?" Kara would not want to miss

"Sure!"

"No!"

spoke at the same time, me agreeing