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."

fell silent, and we continued our journey back into

was now ablaze with lights and the streets were bustling, especially the pedestrian streets,

asked at a red

"No," Brandon replied honestly.

look at him. "Thanks for

"Okay." He didn't refuse.

finding a parking spot, I got out

stalls by the lively street, I

bumped into me. I lost my balance and instinctively grabbed Brandon to steady

steadied myself, I looked up, only to see his face right in front

worst part was Brandon's face was mere

Inadvertently, the bustling street provided the perfect backdrop for our scene, attracting

a child even chimed in

glee, I blushed. I quickly let go and tried to push Brandon away, but he wouldn't

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

stopped pushing him. I let him navigate us through

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