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

They were

"Bree," I greeted her.

and tears immediately welled

handkerchief. "Mom, you're going to scare Maddie like this. Just tell her what's on your mind.

home and talk,

again, and he explained, "My mom couldn't reach

so worried that she didn't sleep all night

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you. She knows about

had anticipated that this was the

restaurant. You

while we eat," I suggested, not wanting to

head. "I don't feel

just talk," I insisted, and

should take Kara

Bree and take her home

glanced at Bree and

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

breakfast, but she declined.

and ordered her favorite

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