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."

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

me staring at Lisa in

afraid you'll take it all back tomorrow

had been drinking, but I wasn't that

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

him, or maybe he was getting back at me for rejecting

that I didn't even know when Lisa left

rudely

I answered without

amusement park now?" Gordon's anxious Voice came through the

hear?

Crown, I need your help." Gordon's insistence made me smile and snap out

over and ran a hand through my tangled hair. "What do

have to come. You'll understand when you

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

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

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

pursed my lips. "I suppose. But do we have to meet at the