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

first. "Ms. Crown,

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

of answering, he

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

no, nothing. Just checking in,"

care so much, just say it directly instead of

fell silent. I guessed he was struggling

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

about your new job," Gordon finally said

wasn't surprised, but I knew Gordon called for more than just this. I stopped what I was doing, "So, what? Is he going

understand Mr. Gildon well." Gordon's words made

want me to start my new job smoothly.

If they wanted to terminate it, they

wasn't angry. I laughed lightly and asked Gordon, "Did he threaten them, saying if they hired me, he'd make sure they disappeared

Gordon chuckled.