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?"

but

I was confused.

he continued, "When

I was speechless.

for me to recall my

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

so she wanted me to bring you back home when I finished work." This

I didn't ask about 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

awkwardly and said, "Didn't you tell her

how

reply made me turn

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

"Why not?"

he had

like to do things alone." I looked

clear about my intentions and

at the elevator. "Why did the elevator

"What?" He looked confused.