Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 130

After a brief silence, Brandon's deep, smooth voice broke the silence. "Have you been drinking?"

"Are you willing to be my fake boyfriend? I dodged his question.

Ignoring my response, he pressed, "Where are you?"

"Forget it. I already know your answer," I replied curtly.

was ready to hang up, but Brandon stopped me.

"Madeline, where are you? Are you at home or out somewhere?" His tone was firm, almost demanding.

My suppressed emotions erupted. "Who are you to tell me where I can be? I'll go wherever I want! I..."

Lisa suddenly leaned over and spoke into the phone, "Mr. Howell, don't worry. She's with me. I'm her best friend."

Then she whispered in my ear, "Be nice when you're asking for help."

away playfully, but Brandon's voice came through the phone again, "We'll talk again

me staring at Lisa in

take it all back

had been drinking, but I

this was his way of rejecting me. After all, Brandon did hear me say

was messing with him, or maybe he was getting back at me

next day, I was so hungover that I didn't even know

phone rudely woke

answered without

come to the amusement park now?" Gordon's

Didn't you hear? If you need something, talk

your help." Gordon's insistence

rolled over and ran a hand through my tangled hair.

You'll understand when you get here," Gordon

It was already 10:00 am, and I was still in bed. These moments of

resigned. None of this concerns me anymore," I

Crown." Gordon's voice was desperate. "Please, consider it

But do we have to