Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 96

As expected, the moment I answered Bree's call, she asked me to come home. for dinner. I knew it was just an excuse She must have had something else. she wanted to discuss.

"Bree, I've enjoyed the tacos you made, but I really can't come home right now. The amusement park project is in a rush to meet the deadline, and I'm working day and night.

"I'll come back when I get a break." I declined but also promised.

"Sigh, why is Chris making you rush through a tight deadline? It's not like the world is ending. I'll scold him for this later." Bree huffed playfully.

"It's not his fault, Bree. The deadline was fixed long ago," I explained.

Chris had never let our personal issues affect work.

"Alright then, work is important." Bree hung up, clearly upset and disappointed.

But there was no helping it. I was truly busy with work. Even if I weren't, I couldn't just drop by Gildon estate like I used to. Perhaps with enough disappointment, she'll eventually come to accept it. People come and go from each other's lives constantly. First my parents, then Chris, and now the Gildons.

While having breakfast with Kara, I didn't see Brandon.

Mr. Howell agree to go to the amusement park with us? Why did he leave early?" Kara wondered

I didn't respond.

you. He specifically asked me to return to take

"No!"

know you were drinking?" Kara

"He saw me."

gave me a penetrating

us." I answered the question she was too

was. Even though I admire Mr. Howell's looks, it's

was pretty clear-headed

quickly finished our breakfast and left for the amusement park. Brandon had already started

replied, making

ourselves in work, and we made

Kara was about to order takeout

matters to discuss since she came here personally when I

off, while the driver opened the trunk,