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."

playfully, but Brandon's voice came through the phone again, "We'll talk again tomorrow when you're

hung up, leaving me staring at Lisa in

laughed. "He's just afraid you'll take it all

been drinking, but I

me. After all, Brandon did hear me

thought I was messing with him, or maybe he

I was so hungover that I didn't even know when

rudely

without

to the amusement park now?" Gordon's anxious

"Mr. Yates, I've quit. Didn't you hear? If you need something, talk to... Conrad-Mr.

your help." Gordon's insistence made me smile and snap out of

ran a hand through my tangled hair. "What

understand when you get here," Gordon

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

already resigned. None of this concerns me anymore," I

was desperate. "Please, consider it a personal favor.

suppose. But do we have to meet