Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 40

I looked up and saw Brandon's stern and chiseled face. He not only caught me but also managed to grab the watermelon from my hand. Such a dreamy scene. was usually seen only in TV shows. But it was happening to me in real life now.

After steadying me, he let go. But as soon as I moved, a sharp pain shot through my ankle. I grabbed his arm. "It hurts..."

Following my gaze, he saw my pale ankle already turning red. "Did you sprain it?

Brandon was very close. His deep voice sounded especially sexy and pleasant.

I nodded. And the next second, he placed the watermelon back in my hands and lifted me up.

In all the years I was with Chris, he never held me like this. Brandon suddenly carrying me like this made my heart race. Even my nose started to sweat. Whenever I got nervous or excited, I tend to sweat from my nose.

I heard murmurs from the neighbors and passersby. In such a small town, people aren't used to seeing such behavior between men and women.

Brandon seemed oblivious to the onlookers as he carried me into the

there with a

You two are progressing quickly," Kelly

the bench in the courtyard. He

enveloped my foot, a strange sensation spread from my sole. My

pressing the swollen area of

"It hurts..." I winced.

probing my ankle. "Does

concluded, "It's probably just a muscle sprain; not a bone

be so sure?" I blurted

answered for him, "He was a soldier.

soldier make one

stood up and said,

medicinal oil."

I noticed he was wearing a tight black T-shirt and navy work pants. He looked very much like a