Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Was Brandon captivated by my beauty?

I'd always thought his heart was as tough as his exterior, immune to such charms. But it seemed the old saying about men had some truth after all.

Even though I knew I had Brandon's attention, I deliberately ran my fingers through my wavy hair.

His eyes darkened, and his face seemed colder. I couldn't figure out why his mood shifted, nor did I care to guess.

I cut straight to the chase. "So, are you going to agree to my proposal, Mr. Howell?"

"What?" His gaze had already shifted away from me.

I chuckled.

I hadn't blacked out. Did he?

But I knew he hadn't. He was just being coy.

I repeated what

His gaze was fixed on something

I noticed the Ferris

Chris had planned to propose to me. Could it have

any unusual activity on

spoke, "What do you mean by

a pang of guilt as I said this. After swallowing hard, I rephrased my explanation, "We won't actually be dating. It's just for show to make Chris think we are together." "Why should I agree to

wouldn't be here if it weren't for Lisa's urging last night and Chris'

it aside before continuing, "Because you're the

I hesitated.

now might make

I smiled sheepishly. "Nothing."

what I couldn't bring myself to say. Realizing he understood everything, I dropped the pretense and looked at him directly. "Yes. So, will

raced, and I began to feel nervous. After a few seconds, my face started to flush.