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.

had never been flooded, I suddenly felt a lump in my

There's leakage, so you don't need

no worry about

compensating anyone," Brandon said.

but also thorough. My throat tightened, leaving me

while I stood there watching. His hands moved skillfully, like when

I asked, "Brandon, is there anything you

answered without pausing

"What?"

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at me.

won't be able to, as long

be a

a loss for words, my face reddening.

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

me?" He always caught me off guard

you said, I have an ex-fiancé and ambiguous relationships. You've never been