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

a little fee for

how to play

that wasn't his intention. After pondering for a few seconds, I replied. "Brandon, you're crossing

of your health during this period. Otherwise,

role. Besides that, my life and health are none of your concern.

since I couldn't give him what he wanted, I couldn't accept his care and affection. I needed

was delicious and gave me

I pondered for a moment. The HR of the company hadn't called to rescind the job offer, so they might

mood, but I still went to

me immediately and

he intended to fire me, so I decided to 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,

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

I fire you?" Xander