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.

eaten, Mr. Lachy? I haven't had my lunch yet. Is there

looking at

wanted and told Kara, "Kara, order some

the delivery app and asked, "What would you like, Mr. Howell? Pasta? Maybe a sandwich? There

was eating an extra-spicy aglio olio pasta

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order.

was from the South. I wasn't sure if he could handle the extra spice. I was surprised that he even wanted to order it at

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

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looked at

we-

lunch first. We need to eat to have the energy

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

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

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

drawn to shiny things. Kara

fair, she

said as I took a mouthful of

"I'm just looking at the menu! He's leaving after he's done with the

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

I reminded her seriously, "Work is still work.

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 said, seeming to already have her sights