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."

the sound of his throat swallowing loudly in my ear,

ran through me and I glanced in Chris' direction. I saw him clenching his

my grip on Brandon. Just as I was about to say something, Kara's

of Chris before looking back at me. At that moment, I found, myself

my display of affection 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

Group seven to three, got damaged by the workers installing the

didn't change as he said, "Let's go

there while feeling uncertain about whether to follow or stay

about to let out a sigh when I heard Brandon's voice.

looked up and met his clear, dark eyes. There wasn't a hint of emotion in

was a master at controlling and concealing his emotions. Just moments ago, he had

this. There's a lot of damage and it's really frustrating." Kara grumbled as

I still cared about what was going on. I quickly followed them. I wasn't sure if I walked too fast or I tripped over something, but I suddenly stumbled forward. Brandon reached out to catch me and I fell into his arms. His movement was

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