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

she'd resolved the issue, I answered,

to bother you so early,

Mrs. Potter. What's up?" I replied before taking a

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

before.

no

at

your fried egg?" he asked, pointing at my

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

that's fine." Brandon proceeded to

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

want it anymore," Brandon

and watched him stuff the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth in one go. I swallowed hard, feeling a lump in my

didn't really want the fried egg in the first place. But then, why did he ask

Kara watched him leave and turned to me. "Maddie, it's not that he didn't

crush on you. Kara's words made

some milk. "Just because