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.

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

she'd resolved the issue, I answered, "Hello, Mrs.

bother you so early, Maddie," she said

What's up?" I replied before

the tenant about your request, but he refused, even with compensation. So..." Her words sounded

before.

criminal record, no

at

fried egg?"

of what Olivia was saying. I quickly ended the call by saying, "Okay,"

Brandon proceeded to peel

do you want my fried egg? You can have it," Kara eagerly offered, lifting her egg from

want it

the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth in one

nagging feeling crept in that he didn't really want the fried egg in the first place. But then, why did he ask

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 fried egg. He just

a crush on you. Kara's

and drank some milk. "Just because he wanted