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.

back. "Brandon, are

"Yeah, just pay me a little

knew how

knew that wasn't his intention. After pondering for a few seconds, I replied.

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

me play this role. Besides that, my life and health are

care and affection. I needed to make it clear that there was no need

and gave me the energy I needed

moment. The HR of the company hadn't called to rescind the job

good mood, but

Ms. Crown," Xander greeted me immediately and

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

face, "But you don't seem to have any intention

I fire you?" Xander asked