Chapter 663

Conrad frowned. "Maddie, I know you're still hurting from losing Brandon, but don't degrade yourself like this. If you're feeling lonely, you can come to me." His eyes held a profound depth, and his expression was one of heartfelt sincerity. His love, while real, had morphed into a dangerous obsession. I lowered my gaze. "I'd hate to see a rift between you and Chris. He's tried to talk to me about it..." "You don't need to worry about that. I'll take care of it," Conrad said, reaching out to take my hand. His touch was warm and gentle, but it made my skin crawl. I fought the urge to pull away, my eyes filled with a flicker of dread as I looked at him. "Conrad, you know how your parents feel about us... they're against it too." He shook his head. "I've made my point clear. I've already missed my chance once and won't let it happen again. Even if the whole world is against us, I'm determined to be with you." Conrad's love had become an all-consuming obsession. My heart raced as I