Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

I didn't know why I felt like crying. My heart felt heavy and swollen, like a sponge soaked with water.

Maybe it was because someone finally showed me some care again in this house without my parents, a place where I felt so neglected.

Or maybe it was because Brandon understood me. Maybe he knew that even though I had left the amusement park, my heart was still tied to it.

I kept looking at the note repeatedly. When I finally took it down and left the bathroom, I saw the thermos and the fried egg on the small dining table in the kitchen.

At that moment, I pressed the note to my chest, and tears started rolling down my cheeks.

I didn't take Brandon's effort for granted. After eating the breakfast he made for me, I sent him a message. "Thank you."

These two words seemed so simple, but I couldn't just take his kindness for granted.

After sending the message, I started tinkering with the things I bought from the night market last night. Before I could get far, my phone rang.

For a split second, my heart raced. I was filled with anticipation.

when I saw the number, my heart rate became normal

Crown, have you found a new

I said while nodding, "Yes, is there

his throat again and instead of answering, he asked another question.

to say, "Mr. Yates, just

no, nothing. Just checking in,"

much, just say it directly instead of

fell silent. I guessed he was struggling with whether to tell

hurry. I didn't push him. I just waited patiently, putting my phone on speaker and continuing to fiddle with my little

your new job," Gordon finally

for more than just this. I stopped what

Crown, you do understand Mr. Gildon well." Gordon's words

new job smoothly.

I hadn't started yet, I had already signed the contract. If they wanted to terminate it, they would have

asked Gordon, "Did he threaten them, saying if they

Gordon chuckled.