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 first kiss. Is that why it bothers

His resolute answer froze

would say, "Let me make it up to

will you do that?" Brandon

but I ended up following his lead. Of course, I knew

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

your outfits?

looking nonchalant. "I don't want to, but considering your attitude, you leave

he wanted to freeze me solid. I braved the chilling

it, I did take advantage of you by holding your hands, hugging you, and kissing you during our arrangement. Hence, our pretend relationship comes

that, I shoved him away and got into the car. Seeing his still figure, I rolled down the car window and looked at him. "Aren't

He didn't say anything.

shut and left

distance, I glimpsed into the rearview mirror and saw Brandon standing beneath the dark sky. He looked lonely as

that moment, I felt terrible about