Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 83

"Brandon, what do you mean? Are you using our relationship and last night's incident to blackmail me?" I confronted him.

"No," he said without daring to look me in the eye.

That was a clear sign of diffidence. I clenched my fists, feeling the urge to punch him.

"I'm not familiar with everything here. Can't you help me out? I've helped your before too," Brandon said meekly.

It felt like if I didn't help him, I'd be ungrateful.

Indeed, debts whether they were monetary or favors, must be repaid.

I sighed. "Alright, Mr. Howell. Where do you want to go today? What do your want to buy? Tell me so I can take you."

"I want to look at some houses," he said, catching me off guard.

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I stared at him. "Houses? Aren't you going back after finishing your work here?"

"I might not go back, so I'm looking in advance." Brandon's words choked me

1. up.

why I felt this way, but it

even here." I

"I can quit!"

I was speechless.

can't afford to buy." Brandon had no

to keep up appearances. But Brandon openly admitted he was broke. "And you still want to quit your job?" I

didn't respond, as if he hadn't heard

Chapter 83

being broke that made me feel pity for him. I ended up driving

The rent

you'll probably work in the CBD area. Renting in the city center saves time,"

fell silent. Thinking about his poverty, I added, "I can lend you money. You can pay me back when you

Brandon's unexpected

vague feelings for me and recalling that he had once considered marrying

smirk, I said, "You're thinking too much.

take care

started the car. "Let's go

suburbs then."

in the suburbs, my phone rang

I'll come back right

ahead and look by yourself. I have

didn't move. "What's the

water pipes in