Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 171

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Oh? Well, I'd never thought about that.

The answer was probably a no. After all, I had rarely kissed anyone in my life. Even with Chris, the man I was in love with, I only ever stole some kisses while he was sick or drunkenly asleep. Regardless, those were simply on his cheeks or the back of his hands.

Yet, the kiss Brandon and I shared earlier was on the lips, which rarely happened with Chris.

Chris had only kissed me on the cheeks and forehead but never on the lips. He even once said, "We've known each other for too long. Maddie. I can't kiss you on the lips."

In truth, he simply did not love me. Some said that when a couple kissed, their tongues intertwined, which released dopamine. It was supposedly irresistible. Hence, if one could resist the other, there simply was no love.

"I don't care about the what-ifs," I replied to Brandon.

He tightened his jaw, and his Adam's apple was bobbing. "But I want to know." His gaze conveyed an unwavering determination. I felt pressured.

that was your

resolute answer froze

a playboy would say, "Let me

do that?" Brandon asked

ended up following his lead. Of course, I knew what he wanted

him. "Brandon, we've talked about this. We're only putting on a show, and that includes all our physical interactions. If you can't be professional about

you swap your outfits? Brandon's tone

looking nonchalant. "I don't want to, but considering

he wanted to freeze me solid. I braved the chilling atmosphere and calmly poked

you're an innocent guy. Now that I think about it, I did take advantage of you by holding your hands, hugging you, and kissing you during our arrangement. Hence, our

the car. Seeing his still figure, I rolled

He didn't say anything.

1 rolled the window shut and

a few feet into the distance, I glimpsed into the rearview mirror and saw Brandon standing beneath the dark

felt terrible about my