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

leaving me staring at Lisa in

just afraid you'll take it all back tomorrow when

drinking, but I

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

him, or maybe he was getting back at

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

rudely

I answered without checking

the amusement park now?" Gordon's anxious

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

I need your help." Gordon's insistence made me smile and

over and ran a hand through my tangled hair.

to come. You'll understand when you get here," Gordon said

on my phone. It was already 10:00 am, and

None of this concerns me anymore," I reminded

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

my lips. "I suppose. But do we