Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 108

Rewarding me with a lollipop, did Brandon think I was a child?

I was about to call him childish, but he had already pushed the lollipop into my hands. He took some water for himself and even brought my cup over as well. He sat on a chair and patted the spot beside him. "Take a rest."

Why did I need to rest? I didn't even do anything except handle messy affairs. Nevertheless, since Brandon was sitting, I sat as well. Without him, I couldn't do any work even if I wanted to. Suddenly, I felt as if he was somehow manipulating me.

"You were so fierce just now," Brandon said.

I drank some water. "Was I?"

"Yes. It was scary."

I tilted my head quizzically at him

He nodded and continued, "It's true."

For some reason, he looked very charming like this. I felt odd that I was feeling this way for this handsome, uptight soldier boy, so I asked, "Brandon, how old are you?"

but he replied

I was confused.

"When we

I was speechless.

me to recall my memories,

got my answer, I didn't feel like talking anymore. Our thoughts. weren't even on the

heard we were working together, so she wanted me to bring you back home when I finished work." This was the first

about her because my core memory of Kelly was of her setting us up. If either of us mentioned it, we would feel awkward.

laughed awkwardly and said, "Didn't you tell her you would be staying here. more

how

made me turn to

His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, and I followed suit, swallowing my saliva. Then, I looked away in embarrassment. "I don't necessarily have to visit her with you,"

"Why not?"

had

to do things alone." I looked at Brandon again. "I enjoy my

because I had no intention to develop our relationship further. Hence, I needed to be clear about my intentions and draw boundaries with him. After all, I had plenty of unintentional close contact

looked back at the elevator. "Why did the elevator

"What?" He looked confused.