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

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

and partly from the exhilarating

speak and just took some time

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

in front of all those people?" Brandon asked. His words

hand free, but Brandon Held on

to make a break for it.

a moment to recover from the embarrassment, he called out to

would treat him, so

from traditional varieties to seasonal fruits. It was a vibrant display, and I

fruits, I didn't show it. I turned to look at Brandon. "Which

about you?" he asked

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

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