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.

what I had said the

gaze was fixed on something

his gaze, I noticed the Ferris wheel had reached

Chris had planned to propose to me. Could it

any

"What

I felt 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

wouldn't be here if it weren't for

tousled my hair, and I brushed it aside before continuing,

I hesitated.

to marry me and having feelings for me, but saying that now might make him feel

I smiled sheepishly. "Nothing."

I've mentioned wanting to marry you and having feelings for you, right?" he bluntly stated what I couldn't bring myself to say. Realizing he understood everything,

to feel nervous. After