Chapter 150

My body tensed. I instinctively wanted to avoid his touch, but Conrad held on tightly and gave me no chance to escape. This feeling of being controlled by someone else was unpleasant, and I didn't like it. I frowned, "Conrad…" Before I could finish, Conrad interrupted me. "Maddie, Chris is my brother, so I can't speak ill of him, but he's an exception. You can't give up your principles because of him." His grip was tight. I could feel his tension. He was trembling. His gaze was intense, and his tone was heavy. There was even a pleading edge to it. "Maddie, finding a boyfriend is not a game. You have to be careful. One wrong move can ruin your life." Seeing his earnestness, I felt a bit guilty. I almost wanted to tell him that Brandon was just a temporary boyfriend. But that thought quickly vanished. Bringing Brandon was meant to end any lingering hopes the Gildon family might have. If I told him the truth, what was the point of this charade? "Conrad, I'm not a child. I know what