Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 36

I never imagined that a man I had only met twice would want to marry me. Yet, the man I had dated for ten years had cheated on me.

After a brief shock, I smiled and said, "Mr. Howell, isn't this a bit too abrupt?"

Brandon's expression remained unchanged. He looked as serious as ever as he replied, "Don't people date to marry? Since you don't want to date, let's just get married."

His words made sense in a way. But coming from him, it seemed odd. Would a normal person randomly marry a stranger? This kind of plot was common in

novels, but this was real life.

I raised my eyebrows and smiled sarcastically. "Do you say this to every blind date, Mr. Howell?"

At this moment, the setting sun cast its light on us. Brandon's shadow enveloped me as he said, "You're the first."

My throat felt a little dry. "We... don't know each other that well."

didn't respond, and we stood facing each other. In this atmosphere,

the wall behind me, thinking of something to say. Then, Brandon said, "I'll go buy

eat cilantro," I

acknowledged my words with a hum and strode

tall, with a straight posture. Under the sunset light, he radiated a strong

him wouldn't be so bad. Besides, he was a soldier. He was tested by

wasn't around. Otherwise, she would've cornered me with questions. Or, she'd try

door to my room, I heard my

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a call from

of your trip? Any joys or gains?" Lisa's voice sounded tired. As a top-notch doctor, it wasn't easy for her. She often spent five or six hours straight in surgery. Lying on the

Lisa

giggled and recounted the story

sighed, "Maddie, God is fair. When He closes a door, He

not in the mood right now." As I said this, I felt