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.

to the amusement park with us? Why

I didn't respond.

Howell truly cares about you. He specifically asked me to return to take care of you last night. He said you'd been drinking.

"No!"

did he know you were

"He saw me."

I see." Kara gave me a penetrating look as if trying to read my

going on between us." I answered

if there was. Even though I admire Mr.

was pretty

then," I said before ending the conversation. We then quickly finished our breakfast and left for the amusement park. Brandon had already started working. Kara greeted him. "You're here early, Mr. Howell. Why didn't you

way," Brandon replied, making Kara

began immersing ourselves in work, and we made good progress.

about to order takeout when a luxury car

she came here personally

while the driver opened the trunk,