Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 89

I should have known better than to look-it only upset me.

As I was about to turn my gaze away, I saw Chris turn his head. His eyes met mine through the window, and he frowned.

I didn't linger on him, instead turning my attention to Brandon. He was done. ordering and the waiter was repeating his order. Surprisingly, the dishes he'd chosen were all my favorites. But how could he know what I liked? He didn't know me well enough for that. Maybe we shared the same preference.

I looked at him, wanting to ask, but my mouth barely moved before I decided against it. Asking too much would show cared, and I couldn't let Brandon get that impression.

So, instead, I asked, "Do you want a beer?"

"I don't drink," he refused, "and I bave things to do this afternoon."

Oh right, he had to go house hunting. I thought that was why he refused, so I said, "It's fine. I'll go with you this afternoon. I won't let anyone take advantage of you."

"No need. I've already he trailed off. I watched him, curious about what he was going to say.

His dark eyes met mine, unwavering. "I've already decided to choose on my own. I want to look at more places."

nodded, relieved. I didn't want to go with him anyway. It would be tiring, and

a drink, I ordered two

too well. "Weren't you on a tight

tale that b*tch,

want to smack him across the face. So we couldn't have a

but Brandon beat me to it. "It's our day

then turned to me.

requested it," Brandon again

demand a day off?

words were a

I approved today's break. You can't expect the donkey to keep working if you don't let it eat." Though the metaphor was off, it hit the

in. "I may just be a lowly lighting technician, but isn't

both

your break. Eat well and recharge. This meal's on the company," Chris spat

we

me, saying nothing. His gaze inexplicably