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?"

for being childish, but he replied seriously, "I told

I was confused.

reply, he continued, "When we

I was speechless.

for me to recall

talking anymore. Our thoughts.

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

of her setting us up. If either of us mentioned it, we

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

see how

made me turn to look

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

"Why not?"

he had good

things alone." I looked at Brandon again.

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

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

"What?" He looked confused.