Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

It was 5:00 AM.

I got up early and did some yoga to get myself prepared to face the new workday. I wanted to be fully energized.

At 6:00 am, after washing up and changing, I was ready to make breakfast when my phone buzzed with a text message from Brandon.

"Breakfast is on the table. The key is hanging on your door."

After staring at the message for a few minutes, I finally opened the door and indeed found a key. I opened Brandon's door and saw the breakfast he had prepared. Last night, I couldn't bring myself to refuse his dinner offer, and naturally, I couldn't resist the temptation of good food.

But what was the deal with this breakfast?

Was he planning to be my free caretaker?

While it felt nice to be pampered first thing in the morning, I couldn't accept it without feeling uneasy.

texted him back. "Brandon, are you looking for a side

pay me a little fee for my efforts, Ms.

how to

seconds, I replied. "Brandon, you're crossing the line. We're just pretending to

take care of your health during this period. Otherwise, as your pretend boyfriend, I'd have to

helping me play this role. Besides that, my life and health are none of your concern. And as for cooking, this is

I couldn't accept his care and affection. I needed

ate the breakfast, which was delicious and gave me the energy

my way to the office, I pondered for a moment. The HR of the company hadn't called to rescind the job

thought dampened my good mood, but I still went to the

Xander greeted me

direct. "Mr. Roulder, I heard my former employer might have interfered with my employment here. Is

at his friendly face, "But you don't

fire you?" Xander asked in