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.

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

out. They were here to see

"Bree," I greeted her.

my hand, and tears immediately

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 crying?" Bree took

and talk,

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

so worried that she didn't sleep all night

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She knows about

anticipated that this was

restaurant. You probably haven't had

eat," I suggested, not wanting to go to

"I don't

I insisted, and she nodded in

should take Kara

Bree and take

and then

I took Bree to the restaurant. I went

breakfast, but she declined.

ordered her favorite breakfast

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