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.

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

Lachy smiled. "Yes, I've eaten," he said before looking at me and saying, "We

up on what he wanted and told Kara, "Kara, order some food for Mr.

replied. She quickly opened the delivery app and asked, "What would you like, Mr. Howell? Pasta? Maybe a

an extra-spicy aglio olio pasta that I had specifically asked

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order.

he could handle the extra spice. I was surprised that

I didn't know you guys had the same tastebuds!" Kara said as she ordered for

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and looked

we-

to eat

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

apple bobbed clearly due to the motion of swallowing, and I couldn't help myself from gulping

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

Lachy. Kara nudged me again and

things. Kara had obviously fallen

be fair, she

boyfriend, right?" I said as I took a

He's leaving after he's done with

heard that. She looked so tame and orderly that those flirtatious words came as

I reminded her seriously, "Work is still work. Don't be

look forward to. Don't worry, Ms. Crown. I won't do anything that goes against. my values," Kara said, seeming to already have her sights set