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? I haven't had my lunch yet. Is there anything to

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

he wanted and told Kara, "Kara, order

Maybe a sandwich? There are a bunch of cuisines available." He pointed at my half-eaten takeout container.

aglio olio pasta

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order.

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

is a common dish here. I didn't know you guys had the same

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throat unnaturally and looked at Brandon and Mr.

we-

finish our lunch first. We need to eat to have the energy to

backpack down and took a bottle of water out of the side pocket. He

motion of swallowing, and I couldn't help myself from gulping along

the half-empty water bottle and said, "Please enjoy your lunch, Ms. Crown. We'll go over and take

walked away with Mr. Lachy. Kara nudged me again and said, He's so handsome

always drawn to shiny things. Kara had obviously fallen for Brandon's good

fair, she

have a boyfriend, right?" I said as

He's leaving after he's done

so tame and orderly

said, amused. Then I reminded her seriously, "Work is still work. Don't be led

boring to stay here for a whole month without something to look forward to. Don't worry, Ms. Crown.