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

noticed Hammy standing there with a spatula in her hand. She looked at me

back? You two are progressing quickly,"

bench in the courtyard. He then

my foot, a strange sensation spread

the swollen area of my

"It hurts..." I winced.

probing my ankle. "Does it

and then concluded, "It's probably just a

so

glance, and Kelly answered for him, "He was a soldier. He

soldier make one

up and said, "Don't move. I'll get

medicinal oil."

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