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

rang. It was Olivia, the

issue,

you so early, Maddie,"

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

but he refused, even with

before.

worry, Maddie. I've checked his background. No criminal record, no bad habits, and he's quite

interrupted at that

can I have your fried egg?" he

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

fine." Brandon proceeded to peel a

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

want it

his

didn't really want the fried egg in the first place. But

He 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 egg. He just wanted yours." "What? Does eating my fried egg grant immortality?" I

on you. Kara's

some milk. "Just because