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."

heard the sound of his throat swallowing loudly in my ear, followed by a soft"

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

to catch a glimpse of Chris before looking back at me. At that moment, I

act for Chris. The truth was, he wasn't entirely wrong. So, I couldn't

seven to three, got damaged

as he said, "Let's

walking and seemingly forgot about me. I stood there while feeling uncertain about whether to follow or stay

gaze and was about to let out a sigh when

and met his clear, dark eyes. There wasn't a hint of emotion in them, as if nothing had happened

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

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

followed them. I wasn't sure if I walked too fast or I tripped

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