Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 163

"Alright," I said and looked at Bree. "Goodbye, Bree."

Bree also noticed my pale complexion, and she instinctively glanced upstairs. She was probably wondering what I had said to Zack. She didn't urge us to stay. "Drive safe."

Brandon and I left the house and climbed into the car. As I started the car, he held my hand. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"Nothing major. I just brought up my parents," I mumbled honestly.

"Did you ask about the car accident?" Brandon was able to guess what happened accurately.

I scoffed. "You influenced me. I wanted to know if there was something more to it."

"So, what did you find out?" he asked.

Remembering Zack's words, I started the car and stepped on the accelerator. I answered, "Just an accident, apparently."

I drove the car out of Gildon estate. "An investigation was carried out."

and we continued our journey back into the

bustling, especially the pedestrian streets, where

yet?" I asked at a red light, breaking

"No," Brandon replied honestly.

to look at him. "Thanks for being here today.

"Okay." He didn't refuse.

a parking spot, I got out of the

by the lively street, I declared, "Tonight, you're the king. Pick anything you

I lost my balance and instinctively grabbed Brandon to steady

to see his face right in front of me. I realized I was grabbing his

straight out of a cheesy drama, perfectly executed by me. The worst part was Brandon's face was mere inches from mine, and our noses were touching. If either of us

us moved. Inadvertently, the bustling street provided the perfect backdrop for our scene,

whistles, a child even chimed in

I quickly let go and tried to push Brandon away, but he

Instead of letting me go, he pulled me closer and whispered in my ear, "If you're

pushing him. I let him navigate us

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