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."

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city was now ablaze with lights and the streets were bustling, especially the pedestrian streets, where traffic had already begun to

at a red light, breaking the silence between

"No," Brandon replied honestly.

turned to look at him. "Thanks for

"Okay." He didn't refuse.

I got out of

the lively street, I declared,

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

to see his face right in front of me.

perfectly executed by me. The worst part was Brandon's face was mere inches from mine, and our noses were touching. If

provided the perfect backdrop for our scene, attracting the attention of

the "oohs" and whistles, a child even chimed in "Kiss, kiss, kiss! Don't be

of glee, I blushed. I quickly let go and tried to push Brandon away, but he

then did I realize that he was holding my waist. Instead of letting me go, he pulled me closer and whispered in my ear, "If you're

pushing him. I let him

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