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

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

bother you so early, Maddie,"

What's up?" I replied before taking

refused, even with compensation. So..." Her words

before.

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

interrupted at

can I have your fried egg?"

missed the rest of what Olivia was saying. I quickly ended the call

fine." Brandon proceeded

You can have it," Kara eagerly offered, lifting her egg from

thanks. I don't want it anymore," Brandon coldly

and watched him stuff the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth in one

egg in the first place.

carry on. I'm leaving." Kara watched him leave and turned to me. "Maddie, it's not that he didn't want the

crush on you.

and drank some milk.