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.

asked, "Have you eaten, Mr. Lachy? I haven't

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

immediately picked up on what he wanted and told

like, Mr. Howell? Pasta? Maybe a sandwich? There are a bunch of cuisines available."

aglio olio pasta that I had

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order.

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

here. I didn't know you guys had the same tastebuds!"

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cleared my throat unnaturally and looked at Brandon and Mr. Lachy.

we-

need to eat to have the

water out of

of swallowing, and I couldn't

me while holding the half-empty water bottle and said, "Please enjoy your lunch, Ms. Crown. We'll go over and take a quick look

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

were always drawn to shiny things. Kara had obviously fallen for

fair, she had excellent

boyfriend, right?" I said as I took

at the menu! He's leaving after he's done

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

I reminded her seriously, "Work is still work.

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