Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 159

But Bree didn't believe him and punched him playfully once more. "Don't try to scare me using Maddie. I don't believe you."

"Hello, Bree," I called out, startling her. She turned around, and her eyes lit up at the sight of me.

But the next moment, she blushed upon realizing that must have seen them being all lovey-dovey.

Bree shook Zack's hand off and hurried toward me. "Maddie, you're back! Have you eaten yet? I'll tell Xena to cook..."

"Actually Bree, I already have," I lied. Only then did I realize that I hadn't even considered if Brandon had

eaten.

"Why don't you ever come home for dinner?" Bree chided softly. She seemed oblivious to Brandon's presence.

It wasn't that she hadn't seen him, nor was she solely focused on me. This was just her way of expressing her disapproval of Brandon.

However, Bree came from an influential family and wouldn't allow herself to be rude due to her

So, after a pointed half-minute of silence, she finally acknowledged Brandon. "You

greeted her,

a friend of Maddie's, so don't stand on ceremony.

from his seat as well. I walked over to him and gave him the gift with both hands. "Happy

so thoughtful." Zack beamed as he accepted the gift. Then, he turned to look

Mr. Gildon," Brandon

nodded. "Have a

to bring some coffee and fruit. As we settled in, she kept a watchful eye on Brandon and me before finally speaking. “Maddie, don't think you can

and expose my

route.

plan. I smiled as I replied, "Of course not. Brandon

wanted me at the party, Brandon would be there

moment before she regained her composure. "Sure. There will be many outstanding young men at the party. A wonderful opportunity for

men would be at the party, and Brandon should

eyes, Brandon was nothing more than an ordinary worker despite his obvious talents, a stark contrast to the

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