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.

I end up getting

know and slowly drifted into sleep. I dreamt again, and the dream was chaotic. I appeared to have dreamt of my parents

accident.

I had secretly looked through their case file at the police station and saw the

etched into my mind,

first moved in with the Gildons, I

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

hurt, and I felt clear-headed. I had a few missed calls and messages on

Bree. I didn't know why Bree called, but I had an uneasy feeling. It

myself clear and she

to reply to Lisa first. It was too early to call, so

answering your calls? Are

Mr. Howell

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my calls or reply to my messages. Otherwise, I'm calling the

to Mr. Webb's bar to drink.

tracked down Mr. Webb's place when she couldn't locate me. Otherwise, she probably would have banged