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 seriously, "I

I was confused.

reply, he continued, "When we were on a

I was speechless.

to recall

got my answer, I didn't feel like talking anymore. Our

she wanted me to bring you back home

setting us up. If either of us mentioned it, we would feel awkward. Now that Brandon mentioned her, I

and said, "Didn't you tell

how

made me turn to look

back to drink his water. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, and I followed suit, swallowing my saliva. Then, I looked away

"Why not?"

had

to do things alone." I looked at

to be clear about my intentions and draw boundaries with him. After all, I had plenty of unintentional close contact with him-like when we were on the

elevator. "Why did the elevator start swaying

"What?" He looked confused.