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,

she'd resolved the issue, I

you so early, Maddie,"

up?" I replied

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

before.

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

at

I have your fried

off guard and missed the rest of what Olivia was saying. I quickly

say no, that's fine." Brandon proceeded to peel

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

I don't want it anymore," Brandon coldly

the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth in one go. I swallowed hard, feeling

want the fried egg in the first place. But then, why

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,

on you. Kara's words made me

and drank some milk. "Just because he