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?"

childish, but he replied seriously, "I

I was confused.

could reply, he continued, "When we were

I was speechless.

recall my memories, answering,

feel like talking anymore. Our thoughts. weren't even on the same

to drink my water as he said, "Mrs. Rhodes called me. She heard we were working together, so she wanted me to bring you back home when I

core memory of Kelly was of her setting us up. If either of us mentioned it,

and said, "Didn't you tell her you would be

how it

turn to

swallowed, and I followed suit, swallowing my saliva.

"Why not?"

had good

do things alone." I looked

further. Hence, I needed to be clear about my intentions and draw boundaries with him. After all, I had plenty

"Why did the elevator start swaying all

"What?" He looked confused.