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.

my heart rate became normal again. I sighed and

cleared his throat first. "Ms. Crown,

question came out of nowhere. I said while nodding, "Yes, is there something you

of answering,

say, "Mr. Yates, just say

nothing. Just checking in," Gordon

much, just say it directly instead of beating

silent. I guessed he was struggling with whether to tell

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

your new job," Gordon finally said

Gordon called for more than just this. I

Mr. Gildon well."

Chris didn't want me to start my new job smoothly. But I hadn't received any calls from

the contract. If they wanted to terminate it, they

and asked Gordon, "Did he threaten them, saying if they hired me, he'd

Gordon chuckled.