Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 121

"Mr. Howell can pay you." Kara turned to Brandon and asked, "Is that alright with you, Mr. Howell?"

I braced myself, expecting Brandon to shut her down. But to my surprise, he simply replied, "If she wants to, sure."

I was rendered speechless.

I winced in pain as Kara pinched my arm and blinked rapidly. She clearly sensed something was amiss.

Was Brandon trying to stir things up? How could he have said that?

Not wanting Kara to enjoy any gossip, I smiled and responded, "I have enough money. So, I won't be going."

"Maddie..."

Brandon glanced at me quietly.

D

we had breakfast, my phone rang. It was Olivia, the landlady across from my

issue,

so early,

Mrs. Potter. What's up?" I replied

spoke to the tenant about your request, but he refused, even with compensation. So..."

before.

I've checked his background. No criminal record, no bad habits, and he's quite decent-looking. Also,

interrupted at that

fried egg?" he asked, pointing at

rest of what Olivia was saying. I quickly ended the call by saying, "Okay," before turning to look

you say no, that's fine." Brandon proceeded

You can have it," Kara eagerly offered,

want

silent and watched him stuff the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth in one go. I

fried egg in

I could figure it out, he had already finished his meal. He stood up and said, "You guys carry on. I'm leaving." Kara watched him leave and turned to me. "Maddie, it's not that he didn't want the

has a crush on you.

drank some milk. "Just because he wanted my