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 saw Conrad's car. He parked, got

out. They were here to

"Bree," I greeted her.

and tears immediately welled

left me at a 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 crying?" Bree took the handkerchief from Conrad and dabbed

home and

couldn't reach you by phone, and you weren't responding

didn't sleep all night and insisted I

Chapter 122

you. She knows about Chris

had anticipated that this was the reason for her unexpected

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

not wanting

her head. "I

just talk," I insisted, and she nodded

should take Kara

take her

and then nodded at me.

I took Bree to the restaurant.

breakfast, but she declined.

insisted and ordered her

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