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

breakfast, my phone rang. It was Olivia, the

she'd resolved the issue, I answered,

bother you so early,

I replied before taking a sip

to the tenant about your request, but he refused, even with compensation. So..." Her words sounded oddly familiar, like I'd heard

before.

criminal record, no

at that

I have your fried egg?"

saying. I quickly ended the call by saying, "Okay,"

Brandon proceeded

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

don't want

the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth in one

in that he didn't really want the fried egg in

him leave and turned to me. "Maddie, it's not that he didn't want the fried egg. He just

on you. Kara's words made me

milk. "Just because he wanted