Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 220

Derick didn't give me a chance to say no, and I knew exactly what that meant.

Clutching the phone, I looked over at Brandon. After a brief pause, I walked over to him. Just as I was about to speak, Brandon said, "I'm leaving the day after tomorrow." "Leaving?" I was taken aback "Where to?"

Brandon kept walking forward. "Back home."

I wondered if he wanted to go back to Amaty. But Brandon had said he would stay, and he even rented an apartment.

Thinking about the apartment made me recall the upcoming demolition and the favor Olivia had asked of me. I hadn't even mentioned it to Brandon yet.

I wanted to ask why he suddenly decided to go back, but I hesitated. Instead, I said, "I'll come by tomorrow night to check the setup."

Brandon looked at me, his eyes seeming to say, "You might have time, but I don't."

I waited for him to refuse. But after staring at me for a few seconds, he simply said, "Okay."

I knew he was holding back when he said that.

things difficult for

suddenly felt like a terrible person. I was taking advantage of Brandon's feelings for me, treating him unfairly

how it was for me with Chris. All those memories of being

thought about the quote, "Do unto others

to him. "I have to go see Derick tonight

so I have

darkened slightly before he responded

then we can come together to check the lights," I teased, trying

slightly. "Madeline, I'm not a child who can be placated with

I pouted. "Oh."

furrowed slightly. I leaned in closer and asked, "Bran, is

the words left my mouth, I noticed Brandon stiffen. His

was just teasing him, but I didn't expect the word "Bran" to have such a

and stirred up

might do something in response, I

me, and then you flirt with me. Madeline, are you deliberately stringing me