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.

at me from time to time. The scene was so beautiful and surreal, and I felt like we were

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.

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

speak and just took some time to

letting my hand go. In fact, I noticed his Adam's apple bob again. I found myself doing the same thing, and sparks flew around

faster in my chest. Swallowing hard due to nervousness, I finally managed to break the silence. "Um...

all those people?" Brandon

tried to yank my hand free, but Brandon Held on tight. In my embarrassment and frustration,

yelped in 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

the embarrassment, he called out to me in

would treat him, so naturally, I couldn't ignore

stopped and looked at the stall. There were chocolate-covered fruits in all shapes and sizes, from traditional varieties to seasonal fruits. It was a vibrant display, and I

loved chocolate-covered fruits, I didn't show it. I turned to look at Brandon. "Which one

you?" he asked

pointed at some smaller chocolate-covered fruits. "One of each of these,

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