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

standing there with a spatula

back? You two are progressing quickly," Kelly teased us with shining

on the bench in the courtyard.

hands were cool. As his palm enveloped my foot, a strange

Brandon said, pressing the

"It hurts..." I winced.

stop, probing my ankle.

He pressed other spots and then concluded, "It's probably just

you be so

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

soldier make one an

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

medicinal oil."

work pants. He looked very