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.

Conrad's car. He parked, got out,

stepped out. They were here

"Bree," I greeted her.

hand, and tears immediately

loss. I looked to Conrad, who handed her a handkerchief. "Mom, you're going to scare Maddie like this. Just tell her what's on your mind. Why are you

and

he explained, "My mom couldn't reach you by phone, and you

she didn't sleep all night and insisted

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you. She knows about

anticipated that this was the

let's go to the restaurant. You probably haven't had

I suggested, not wanting to

her head. "I don't feel like

talk," I insisted, and

Kara to the amusement park, then.

and take her

and then nodded at

and I took Bree to the

breakfast, but she declined.

ordered her

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