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?"

him for being childish, but he

I was confused.

continued, "When we were on a

I was speechless.

wait for me to recall my memories, answering, "I'm 31 years

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

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

her because 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, I couldn't just ignore

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

how

turn

and I followed suit, swallowing my saliva. Then, I looked away in

"Why not?"

he had

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

clear about my intentions and draw boundaries with him. After all, I had plenty of unintentional close

back at the elevator. "Why did

"What?" He looked confused.