Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 95

"Yes."

I was about to say something when Conrad whispered, "I can't help it. I can't help wanting to be close to you, to be good to you, and... to tease you."

It made sense. If love were something we could control, no one in this universe would fall prey to it.

I didn't know how to respond, but then Brandon let go of me. "Drink plenty of water when you get inside. If you need anything, call me."

He pointed at my bag. "Your room key. I'll open the door for you."

"It's okay." I snapped back to reality and stepped away from him. "I can open the door myself."

I fished out my room key in a rush, swiped it, and went in. I leaned against the door for a good while, unable to clear my mind.

By the time Kara returned, I was already lying in bed. She moved quietly, probably trying not to wake me.

I didn't open my eyes because I didn't want to talk, but I heard Kara mutter softly. "She's sleeping soundly. It doesn't look like I'm needed here."

Hearing this, I clenched my fingers. It seemed like Brandon had asked Kara to look after me.

up getting involved with this

dream was chaotic.

accident.

had secretly looked through their case file

images were etched into my mind,

with the Gildons, I had frequent dreams of it, and

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When I woke up, it was still dark outside. I checked the time on my phone. It was five

the previous night, my head didn't hurt, and I felt clear-headed. I had a few missed calls and messages on my phone, which I

know why Bree called,

myself clear and she hadn't contacted me recently. Could this be

to Lisa first. It was too early to call, so I opened

your

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reply to my

went to Mr. Webb's bar to drink. Did something

Webb's place when she couldn't locate me. Otherwise, she probably