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.

saw Conrad's car. He parked, got out, and opened

They were here to

"Bree," I greeted her.

hand, and tears immediately welled up

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

and

couldn't reach you by phone,

she didn't sleep all night and insisted I

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knows

anticipated that this was the reason for

go to the restaurant. You

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

shook her head. "I

just talk," I insisted, and she

Kara to the amusement park, then.

take her

Bree and

with Conrad, and I took Bree

breakfast, but she declined.

I insisted and ordered

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