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.

parking lot, I saw Conrad's car. He parked, got

were here to

"Bree," I greeted her.

my hand, and tears immediately welled up in her

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

home and

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

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

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knows about

anticipated that this was the

restaurant. You probably haven't had breakfast. We

while we eat," I suggested, not wanting to go to

her head. "I don't

just talk," I insisted,

to Conrad. "You should take Kara to the

take her

and then

Bree

breakfast, but she declined.

insisted and ordered her favorite

what that jerk Chris did. It's