Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 160

Brandon turned to look at me. His grip on my hand tightened noticeably.

It felt as if he was holding my heart captive. They said the fingers were connected to the heart, and in that instant, it was undeniably true.

"I will give Mae everything I have, love her with every fiber of my being, and protect her fiercely." Brandon said. His gaze was locked on mine. His eyes were deep and shimmering like the ocean.

I finally understood the expression "love as deep as the sea." Though we were just acting, I couldn't help but feel that his confession was real.

This man was really cunning. He was playing a role, yet his emotions were genuine.

I could only go along with what he said. Initially, I raised my hand to hold his, but what he was doing now frustrated me. I had asked him to act, not blur the lines between reality and fiction.

So, instead of holding his hand, I reached up and pinched his cheek. I was sure that it would embarrass a straightforward man like him.

only was he not embarrassed, but he even nuzzled his face into my hand. He

Never in my wildest dreams

my hand, he naturally turned his attention back to Zack and Bree. "And I'll love her

part was a clear rebuttal directed at Bree. I saw Bree's face harden because she was rendered speechless by Brandon. Zack, who

could guess what he wanted to discuss with me. Taking a deep breath, I

the study, I thought Zack would question me, but he didn't. Instead, he handed me the gift box I

time since he had invited me to practice calligraphy with him. At least three years had passed since Bree said that once children became adults, they needed space from their parents. It was especially

became off-limits. Even when he needed to

me as he had when

brush and ink

him. “This

replied

and you

roles."