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.

my boyfriend. Temporarily," I repeated what

respond immediately. His gaze was

the Ferris wheel

had planned to propose to

trying to spot any

spoke, "What do you mean by

After that, we go back to being nothing." I felt a pang of guilt as I said this. After swallowing hard, I rephrased my

gaze, feeling awkward. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Lisa's urging last night and Chris'

aside before continuing, "Because you're the most suitable person for the

I hesitated.

me and having feelings for me, but saying that now might make him feel used, so I held

I smiled sheepishly. "Nothing."

for you, right?" he bluntly stated what I couldn't bring myself to say. Realizing he understood

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