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?"

teasing him for being childish, but he replied seriously, "I

I was confused.

"When we were

I was speechless.

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

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

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

didn't ask about her because my core memory of Kelly was of her setting us up.

tell

see how it

me turn

didn't look at me. He tipped his head back to drink his water. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, and I followed suit, swallowing my saliva. Then, I looked away in embarrassment. "I

"Why not?"

he had good

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

to be clear about my intentions and draw boundaries with him. After all,

"Why

"What?" He looked confused.