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."

of his throat swallowing loudly in my ear, followed

shiver ran through me and I glanced in Chris' direction. I saw him clenching his fists, his expression darkening

grip on Brandon. Just as I was about to say something, Kara's voice rang out from a distance. "Hello,

looking back at me. At that

knew he likely thought my display of affection was probably just an act for Chris. The truth was, he wasn't entirely

C, Group seven to three, got damaged by the workers installing the amusement equipment." Accidents were the bane of construction work,

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

stood there while feeling

my gaze and was about to let out a sigh when I

clear, dark eyes. There wasn't a hint of emotion in them, as if

ago, he

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

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

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