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

issue, I answered,

so early, Maddie,"

replied

spoke to the tenant about your request, but he refused, even with compensation. So..." Her

before.

record, no bad habits, and he's

interrupted at that

I have your fried egg?" he

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

say no, that's fine." Brandon proceeded

have it," Kara eagerly offered, lifting

thanks. I don't want it anymore,"

the peeled, boiled egg into his mouth in one

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

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 egg. He

Howell has a crush on you. Kara's words made me

milk. "Just because he wanted