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 by

saw him clenching his fists, his expression darkening as

on Brandon. Just as I was about to say

around to catch a glimpse of Chris before looking back at me. At that moment, I found, myself unable to meet

he likely thought 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 need

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

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

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

gaze and was about

dark eyes. There wasn't a hint

Just moments ago, he had clearly been upset.

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

lately, 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 so smooth it

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