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."

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

leaving me staring at Lisa

just afraid you'll take it all back

drinking, but I

rejecting me. After all, Brandon did hear me say I wasn't

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

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

rudely woke me

I answered without

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

quit. Didn't you hear? If you need something,

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

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

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

phone. It was already 10:00 am, and I was

of this concerns

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

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