Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 35

Hearing the call, I tossed my phone aside and replied, "Coming."

With that, I kicked off my shoes and shuffled to the door in my slippers. As soon as I opened it, I saw Brandon filling up water in the courtyard.

There were several white buckets lining up. Once they were full, he effortlessly lifted them. His muscles were visible even through his shirt. It exuded both strength and power.

"Why are you filling so many buckets? Are we expecting a water cut?" I asked as I walked over.

Kelly glanced at me disapprovingly, silently scolding me with her eyes for my casual slippers. Brandon didn't answer, but Kelly replied, "It's just in case there's one."

She then patted Brandon and said, "Tonight, I'll make chicken soup. The two of you should go and buy a couple of chickens for me. Make sure they're free- range. Get some cilantro and green onions as well. This was clearly an excuse to get us out to talk. But considering my oversized slippers, it was indeed a bit inappropriate. However, going back to change them would make things even more awkward. "Go and change your shoes," Brandon said.

It would feel even more embarrassing to change shoes now. I chuckled. "It's

fine."

Brandon didn't say anything else and started walking out.

me, urging me to follow him, before shouting after him," Brandon, wait

my slippers. They were

when Brandon suddenly stopped and asked, "I

I was speechless.

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really say it like that? This guy

first time. His features

face, even more so than

than Chris too.

said not to judge a book by

the first time? It wasn't like we

31. I served in the military for eight years. Now, I'm..." Brandon began to introduce himself when someone interrupted

18 called out. He even whistled and glanced at

the taxi yours?" I asked after the boy

answered, implying he was working with a

for widows?" My

Brandon's expression darkened. "No."

in the future?" Asking this made me realize I had developed a trauma over such matters. I