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?

I didn't respond.

about you. He specifically asked me to return to take care

"No!"

were drinking?" Kara was

"He saw me."

I see." Kara gave me a penetrating look as if

us." I answered the question she was too

was. Even though I admire Mr. Howell's looks, it's merely just like how I

was pretty

for the amusement park. Brandon

this way," Brandon replied, making Kara stick out her tongue

work, and we

was about to order takeout when a luxury

matters to discuss since she came here

while the driver opened the trunk, revealing