Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 122

The awkwardness in the air was palpable, but letting Brandon know the truth

was a relief.

He grabbed his phone from the table and walked out.

Kara immediately exclaimed, "It's over."

But I wasn't fazed. I had never intended to develop anything with Brandon, so I

wasn't bothered whether he was upset or misunderstood.

After all, we were just two people who happened to cross paths. I wasn't planning to get into a relationship either.

But it wasn't that one heartbreak that made me swear off love. I just didn't have

the energy for it right now.

After breakfast, I planned to drop Kara off at work and then head to my interview. I had only sent out my résumé yesterday and was surprised to

receive an interview invitation this morning.

The quick response was unexpected, but it was also good to start work early.

I arrived at the parking lot, I saw Conrad's car. He parked, got out, and

were here to

"Bree," I greeted her.

tears immediately welled up in

"Mom, you're going to scare Maddie like this. Just tell her what's on your mind. Why are you crying?" Bree took the handkerchief from Conrad and dabbed at her eyes.

home and

he explained, "My mom couldn't reach you by phone, and you weren't responding to her

so worried that she didn't sleep all night and insisted

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knows about Chris

was the reason

to the restaurant. You probably haven't had

eat," I suggested, not wanting to go

her head. "I don't

I insisted, and she

"You should take Kara to the amusement park, then.

and take her

and then nodded at me.

took Bree to the restaurant. I went

breakfast, but she declined.

insisted and ordered her

jerk Chris did. It's not your fault. He deserved that