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

she'd resolved the issue, I

so early,

What's up?" I replied before

he refused, even with compensation.

before.

criminal record, no bad habits, and he's quite

interrupted at

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

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

you say no, that's fine." Brandon

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

want

his

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

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 joked and took

Mr. Howell has a crush on you. Kara's words

drank some milk.