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

It was Olivia, the

the issue, I answered,

bother you so early, Maddie," she said

Potter. What's up?" I replied before

but he refused, even with

before.

his background. No criminal record, no bad habits, and he's

at that

Crown, can I have your fried egg?" he asked,

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

no, that's fine." Brandon proceeded

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

I don't want it

into his mouth in one go. I swallowed hard, feeling a

egg in the first place. But then, why did he ask

watched him leave and turned to

crush on you. Kara's words

some milk. "Just because he wanted my