Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 164

I had struck a deal with my blind date, where there was a fee each for holding hands, hugging, and event

kissing.

Brandon mentioning it now made it clear he knew about this. It seemed there was more to the he had scared off that guy by beating him, but he had never said a word about it. Brandon really knew how to make me speechless.

story

after

Instead of kissing me, he grabbed my hand and bolted through the crowd.

It was my first time sprinting through a bustling city, and my surroundings were a blur of astonished faces. People didn't know why we were running, but they instinctively made way, creating a makeshift lane for

us.

There we were, Brandon and I, racing down the middle of a crowded street while people stepped aside.

would turn to glance at me from time to time. The scene was so beautiful and surreal, and I felt like

hair, and as I watched Brandon pull me along, I felt like we were eloping. We ran until my lungs burned, and then Brandon finally slowed down and stopped. Both of us panted heavily while staring at each other. His

heart was pounding like a drum, partly from running, and partly from the exhilarating experience Brandon

didn't speak and just took

Brandon showed no signs of letting my hand go. In fact, I noticed his Adam's apple bob again. I found myself doing the same thing, and sparks flew

nervousness, I finally

kissing in front of all those people?" Brandon

on tight. In my embarrassment and frustration, I stomped on his

pain and immediately released his grip. I seized the opportunity to make a break for it. I heard him chuckling softly behind me, and it made my face feel even

behind me. After giving me a moment to recover from the embarrassment, he called out to me in front of

treat him, so naturally, I

from traditional varieties to seasonal fruits.

fruits, I didn't show it. I turned

about you?"

at some smaller

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