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?"

teasing him for being childish, but he replied seriously, "I

I was confused.

reply, he continued, "When

I was speechless.

didn't wait for me to recall my memories, answering, "I'm 31

like talking anymore.

water as he said, "Mrs. Rhodes called me. She heard we were working together, so she wanted me to bring

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

you tell her you would be staying

see how

turn to look

his head back to drink his water. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, and I followed suit, swallowing my saliva. Then, I looked away in embarrassment. "I don't

"Why not?"

he had good

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

to develop our relationship further. Hence, I needed to be clear about my intentions and draw boundaries with

of this, I looked back at the elevator. "Why

"What?" He looked confused.