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."

silent, and we continued our journey

lights and the streets were bustling, especially the pedestrian streets, where

asked at a red

"No," Brandon replied honestly.

"Thanks for being here today. Il

"Okay." He didn't refuse.

I got out

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

next moment, someone bumped into me. I lost my balance and instinctively grabbed Brandon to steady

to see his face right in

me. The worst part was Brandon's face was mere inches from mine, and our noses were touching. If either of us dared to move a muscle, our

moved. Inadvertently, the bustling street provided the perfect backdrop for our scene, attracting the attention of the

and whistles, a child even chimed in

I quickly let go and tried to push Brandon

did I realize that he was holding my waist. Instead of letting me go, he pulled me closer and whispered in

I didn't object and stopped pushing him. I let him

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