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."

stood facing each other. In this atmosphere, felt myself getting warm. Even the

the wall behind me, thinking of something to

don't eat cilantro," I blurted out, not

my words with a hum

him walk away. He was over six feet tall, with a straight posture. Under the sunset light, he radiated

with someone like him wouldn't be so bad. Besides, he was a soldier. He was tested by the country and likely capable of

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

my room, I heard my phone buzzing on the bed.

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a call from

As a top-notch doctor, it wasn't easy for her. She often spent five or

That's exciting!" Lisa exclaimed and sounded

recounted the story

is fair. When He closes a door,

him an opportunity? Besides, I'm not in the mood right now."