Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 85

For some reason, I didn't find the complex lighting at the amusement park. daunting. Now, this seemed messy and I didn't want to deal with it. "Don't you trust me?" Brandon asked.

"No, it's just "My gaze fell on him. His shirt was noticeably dirty, and his pants.

were wet.

Seeing him like this, I felt a pang of guilt:

"I've got this. Go on," he said, patting my head. "Come on now."

I felt a tingle. Not long ago, Conrad had patted my head too, but it felt entirely

different with Brandon.

I couldn't describe this feeling. But it was a combination of warmth, sweetness, and a touch of sourness. I felt like something I had longed for, suddenly fulfilled.

Unable to face Brandon's gaze, I quickly went to buy what he needed. When I returned, I saw Brandon mopping up the water in the hallway. Inside, the once- flooded floor was scrubbed clean and shining. While I was out buying supplies, he hadn't been idle.

seeing the house clean as if it had never been flooded, I

checked downstairs. There's leakage, so you don't

no worry about

compensating anyone," Brandon said.

not only capable but also thorough. My throat tightened,

I stood there watching. His hands moved

against the door, I asked, "Brandon, is there anything you

without pausing his

"What?"

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back at

quipped," You won't be able to, as long as

that shouldn't be a problem," he

I found myself at a loss for words, my face reddening. How

awkwardness, I added, "Brandon, whoever marries you in the

you agree to marry me?" He always caught me off guard

"I'm too complicated. Like you said, I have an ex-fiancé and ambiguous relationships. You've never