Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 62

Chapter 62

Brandon?

Wasn't he a taxi driver? Why was he also the lighting technician I had been so impressed by?

At that very moment, I felt like I was dreaming.

"Mr. Howell, this is Ms. Crown." Mr. Lachy introduced us.

He reached out a hand. "Hello, Ms. Crown."

gaze mo

I

His tone and it seem as if that really was our first time meeting.

I was still frozen in my seat. From my angle, his perfect jawline was on full display as well as the sensual Adam's apple that had frankly popped up in my mémory a few times. Kara nudged me lightly with her elbow, causing me to come back to my senses

and reach out a hand.

Our handshake was barely a brush of fingertips. He immediately said, "Please continue with your meal, Ms. Crown. I'll take a look at the lighting first."

"No need. I'll go with you guys," I said. I was about to walk away, but Brandon' remained in place.

looked at Mr. Lachy and asked, "Have you eaten, Mr. Lachy? I haven't had my lunch yet.

eaten," he said before looking at me and saying, "We can order some

he wanted and told Kara, "Kara,

Pasta? Maybe a sandwich? There are a bunch of cuisines available."

an extra-spicy aglio olio pasta that

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order.

Brandon was from the South. I wasn't sure if he could handle the extra spice. I was surprised that he

you guys had the same tastebuds!" Kara said

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unnaturally and looked at

we-

our lunch first. We need to eat

took a bottle of water out of the side pocket. He tilted his head back to take a

the motion of swallowing, and

at least 20 more minutes to reach. He looked at me while holding the half-empty water bottle and said, "Please enjoy your lunch, Ms. Crown.

Lachy. Kara nudged me again and said, He's so handsome and

were always drawn to shiny things. Kara

be fair, she had

right?" I said as I took

menu! He's leaving after he's done

my pasta when I heard that. She looked so tame and orderly that those flirtatious words came as an honest

I reminded her seriously, "Work is

stay here for a whole month without something to look forward to. Don't worry, Ms. Crown. I won't do anything that goes against. my values," Kara