Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 63

I was sure that would only make things more awkward for both Brandon and me in the future if Kara assumed anything.

Besides, Brandon had clearly been pretending not to know me just now when we met. That further convinced me not to let anyone know that we had met before. "No," I said.

"Then-"

I

Before Kara could finish her question, I cut her off and said, "It was a guess."

mer

Kara didn't eat much of her lunch either. After all, she was mostly distracted by Brandon. She usually had quite the appetite, and she had even ordered her favorite grilled chicken for lunch that day.

It seemed like good food was nothing compared to a good-looking man.

"Guess?" Kara was the type to keep digging until she got to the bottom of things. "How could you guess? Was it super obvious or something?"

I really didn't know how to answer her, but I knew that she would let her imagination run wild if I didn't give her a solid answer. Just as I was thinking about what I could say suddenly spotted a small keychain hanging on his bag.

It was an extremely adorable keychain of a white bunny..

I jutted my chin toward the

that prove?" Kara asked in

around? Don't you think it's a bit weird?" I asked, taking a sip from the

way too

had ordered

lemonade or water for me next time,"

keychain and muttered to herself, "So you're saying that his girlfriend put

was putting down. I patted her on the shoulder and stood up, but she suddenly tugged at the corner of my shirt. "I don't think that

I fell silent.

The moment she said that, Brandon and

good instincts. I didn't even need to call him to let him. know

said. She excitedly began to open the bag for him and even seemed

her right away. "I can

her help further,

almost burst out

Every single part of the takeout had been touched by others. If he really was a germaphobe, he wouldn't have ordered food from

restaurant.

eager. I also managed to figure out that he really didn't have any feelings for

that she couldn't sense that at all. She just said, "Okay!" before

utensils out. I had cleverly covered it up even though

asked, "Are you guys done with