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 car. He parked, got out, and

out. They were

"Bree," I greeted her.

took my hand, and tears immediately welled up in

at a loss. I looked to Conrad, who handed her a handkerchief. "Mom, you're going to scare Maddie like this. Just tell her

and talk,

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

worried that she didn't sleep

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knows about

was the reason for her

the restaurant. You

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

her head. "I

insisted, and

"You should take Kara to the amusement park, then. I'll

and take her home

Bree and then nodded at me.

and I took Bree to the restaurant.

breakfast, but she declined.

ordered her favorite breakfast

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