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."

stifled a laugh. Yet Brandon remained calm. "Ms. Crown, if you don't rest well, you can't work well either, just like last night-" "Brandon!"

him not

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

go!" I called

Crown," Brandon called after me,

now, Mr. Howell? Do you need a massage or a back rub on your day off?" "That won't be necessary. I need to

"Fine, have

want Ms. Crown to go

had been holding back, finally couldn't

me laugh too. Where was the aloof and stoic Brandon now? He was acting like a three-year-old, so childish and

you're not a child. Don't you think this is too... much?"

with this place. What's wrong with you helping me? Besides,

I interrupted him again because

the Amaty incident, and I couldn't

that.

come along?" Kara would not want

"Sure!"

"No!"

spoke at the same time,