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.

rate became normal again. I sighed and answered the call.

his throat first. "Ms. Crown, have you

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again and instead of

he had something to say, "Mr. Yates, just say what you need to

no, nothing. Just checking in," Gordon replied

lightly. "Mr. Yates, if you care so much, just say it directly

was struggling with whether to

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

new job,"

but I knew Gordon called for more than just this. I stopped what I was

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he threaten them, saying if they hired

Gordon chuckled.