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.

stepped out. They were

"Bree," I greeted her.

hand, and tears immediately

this. Just tell her what's on your mind. Why are you

home and talk,

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

she didn't sleep all night and insisted I

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knows about

was the reason

restaurant. You probably haven't had

eat," I suggested, not wanting to go to Gildon

shook her head. "I

just talk," I insisted, and she nodded

Conrad. "You should take Kara to

take

Bree and then nodded at me.

with Conrad, and I took Bree to the restaurant. I went to

breakfast, but she declined.

ordered her

I know what that jerk Chris did. It's not