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

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

the issue, I

you so early, Maddie," she

I replied before

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

before.

criminal record, no bad habits, and

interrupted at that

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

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

no, that's fine." Brandon proceeded

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

don't want it anymore," Brandon

him stuff the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth

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

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

crush on you. Kara's words made

some milk. "Just because he