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.

was your first

His resolute answer

later, I said something only a playboy would

you do

but I ended up following his

reject 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

swap me out like you swap your

nonchalant. "I don't want to, but

figure radiated coldness as if he wanted to freeze me

take advantage of you by holding your hands, hugging you, and kissing you during our arrangement.

car. Seeing his still figure, I rolled down the car window

He didn't say anything.

shut and left with a step on

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

moment, I felt terrible about