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

It was Olivia, the landlady across from

issue, I

bother you so early, Maddie,"

What's up?" I replied

the tenant about your request, but he refused, even with

before.

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

at that

have your fried

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

say no, that's fine." Brandon proceeded

have it," Kara eagerly offered, lifting her egg

thanks. I don't want it anymore," Brandon coldly

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

feeling crept in that he didn't really want the fried egg in the first place. But then, why

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

on you. Kara's words made me

drank some milk. "Just because he wanted my