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?"

being childish, but he replied seriously, "I told

I was confused.

continued, "When we were

I was speechless.

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

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

we were working together, so she wanted me

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

"Didn't you tell

see how it

reply made me turn to look

and I followed

"Why not?"

he had good

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

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

I looked back at the elevator. "Why did the

"What?" He looked confused.