Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 216

My sudden hug caught Brandon off guard. His body stiffened at the contact. After a brief pause, I heard him ask in a low voice, "Are you pitying me?"

"I feel sorry for you!" I corrected him.

Brandon didn't respond, nor did he hug me back. It left me feeling a little awkward, Just as I was about to pull away, I looked up and saw Chris standing nearby, Was he here today too? Somehow, Kara, that big mouth, hadn't mentioned it.

My hands tightened again just as they were about to release Brandon. He tried to pull away. I held his hand firmly. "Don't move."

He stopped while I continued to hug him. "Are you working overtime today?"

Brandon asked, "What?"

I tip-toed and whispered close to his ears. "I miss your cooking."

sound of his throat swallowing loudly in my ear, followed

me and I glanced in Chris' direction. I saw him clenching his fists, his expression darkening as he finally

on Brandon. Just as I was about to say something, Kara's voice rang out from

turned around to catch a glimpse of Chris before looking back at me. At

was probably just an act for Chris. The truth was, he wasn't entirely wrong. So, I couldn't explain, nor did I see the

over while being slightly out of breath. "Mr. Howell, the lights in Zone C, Group seven to three, got

he said, "Let's go

and seemingly forgot about me. I stood there while feeling uncertain about

I lowered my gaze and was about

his clear, dark eyes. There wasn't a hint of emotion

controlling and concealing his emotions. Just moments ago, he had clearly been

lot of damage and it's really frustrating."

too fast or I tripped over something, but I suddenly stumbled forward. Brandon reached out to catch

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