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

and the dream was chaotic. I appeared to have

accident.

witness the scene firsthand, I had secretly looked through their case file

etched into my mind, becoming

first moved in with the Gildons, I had frequent dreams of it, and

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had almost ceased. Yet, that night, the dream returned. When I woke up, it was still dark outside. I checked the time on my phone. It was five in the morning. Lately, I always woke up around this time, no matter how late I went

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

called twice, and so had Bree. I didn't know why Bree called, but I had an uneasy feeling.

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

and decided to reply to Lisa first. It was too early to call, so I opened up WhatsApp and immediately

aren't you answering your calls? Are you all

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to my messages. Otherwise, I'm

Webb's bar to drink. Did something happen

place when she couldn't locate me. Otherwise, she probably would have banged