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."

a laugh. Yet Brandon remained calm. "Ms. Crown, if you don't rest well,

it. I'd just told him not to

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

go!" I called

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

teeth. "What now, Mr. Howell? Do you need a massage or a back rub on your day off?" "That won't

almost laughed. "Fine, have Ms.

to go

had been holding back, finally couldn't help but laugh

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

Don't you think

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

because I knew what he was about to

bring up the Amaty

that.

Kara would not

"Sure!"

"No!"

and I spoke at the same time, me agreeing and