Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 84

"It won't budge!"

"It's been rusted for years."

"The ground's been hardened and raised, so the valve's buried deep."

The onlookers commented, but my eyes were fixed on Brandon.

I didn't expect him to lie down on the ground. As he exerted force, the veins on his temples and arms bulged with effort, exuding sheer strength.

it even

so, the valve wouldn't turn. I could see his face starting to turn red from the effort.

"Give it up, young man. Don't waste your energy. Several strong men have, already tried." A kind elderly lady advised, seeing Brandon's struggle.

I also felt sorry for him. "Brandon, maybe we should leave it. I'll get someone to fix it."

the tense Brandon suddenly relax. He said, "It's

got up from the ground, nimbly brushing the dirt off.

streaming down the stairs. Our shoes would get wet if we went up now. "Let's wait a

glanced at my shoes. "I'll carry you on my

my eyes instantly. "No,

said it, aware that

mine, seeming to understand. He said, "I'll

out and took the keys

felt a jolt, like

I'd

was common. There was never that electric feeling

strode up the stairs, water splashing under his feet, making it look like

"Miss, is that your boyfriend? He looks like

lying on the

young men like this nowadays. You're really

and something stirred