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

just pay me a little fee

knew how to play

seconds, I replied.

I still need to take care of your health during this period. Otherwise,

my life and health are none of your concern. And as for cooking, this is the last time. If you do it again,

give him what he wanted, I couldn't accept his care and affection. I needed to make it clear that there was no need for him to invest so much

ate the breakfast, which was delicious and gave me the

company hadn't

good mood, but I still went to

Crown," Xander greeted me immediately and warmly

be direct. "Mr. Roulder, I heard my former employer might have interfered with my employment here. Is that true?" Xander smiled without any surprise, and replied honestly,

at his friendly face, "But you don't seem to

you?" Xander asked in