Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 120

As I woke up that morning, Brandon was still lingering in my mind from the dream. It was the second time he had appeared in my dreams, making me wonder if our paths had crossed before. Setting the dream aside, remember when I dreamed about the boy who carried

me and had a mole on his back? Well, Brandon had the exact same one.

And yesterday, he called me "Mae". I heard it loud and clear. There was no mistaking it.

As my thoughts wandered, Kara snapped me back to reality. "Maddie, why did you return to the room to sleep?"

It was abnormal for the perpetually sleepy Kara to wake up before her alarm. I knew exactly what she meant and rolled my eyes at her. "What do you mean come back to the room'?" Kara chuckled mischievously. "I thought maybe something happened between you and Mr. Howell-"

"What are you even thinking?" I cut her off. "Why is your mind always in the gutter?"

"You're both single-what's wrong with a one-night stand?" Kara's words hit the mark.

"But you can't just fall in love that easily, either. Where would that lead?" I countered.

Kara leaned closer while propping herself on a pillow. "Maddie, you know what? I really want to see Mr. Howell, the straight-laced guy, fall head over heels for someone." "Huh? I didn't quite catch her drift.

"I mean, I want to see a seriou

made me

him act affectionately with

see that, you'll have to try it yourself because you still won't get to see

Maddie, if you do,

"Do you want

Kara replied

her, but she caught it swiftly and held it. against her chin. "Maddie, did something happen between you and Mr. Howell last night?" At her question, I instantly recalled

for the document, the moment I covered

something really happen between you

immediately jumped from

I denied and

me back. "Maddie,

And quit shipping me and Brandon. He's not my type." I said

behind me. "Well, yeah. After all those years with Mr. Gildon, it's not easy

let out a mocking chuckle without responding to her

ready, Kara and I were about to get breakfast, only

and a black t-shirt, looking ruggedly

I felt a