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."

his throat swallowing loudly in

saw him clenching his fists, his expression darkening as he

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

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

thought my display of affection was probably just an act for Chris. The

over while being slightly out of breath. "Mr. Howell, the lights in Zone C, Group seven to three, got damaged by the workers installing the amusement equipment." Accidents were the bane of

change as he

seemingly forgot about me. I stood there while feeling uncertain about whether to follow

childish behavior from before, I lowered my gaze and was about to

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

and concealing his emotions. Just moments ago, he had clearly been upset. However, within seconds, he was back to being

come see this. There's a lot of damage

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 so smooth it

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