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."

continued our journey back into

were bustling, especially the pedestrian streets, where traffic had already begun to slow

asked at a red light, breaking the

"No," Brandon replied honestly.

"Thanks for being here today. Il

"Okay." He didn't refuse.

spot, I got out

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

into me. I lost my balance and instinctively grabbed Brandon

myself, I looked up, only to see his face right in front of me.

felt like one 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

the perfect backdrop for our scene,

even chimed

the shouts of glee, I blushed. I quickly let go and

that he was holding my waist. Instead of letting me go, he pulled me closer and whispered in my ear, "If

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

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