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.

make things difficult

suddenly felt like a terrible person. I was taking advantage of

chased always ended up hurt. Just like how it

thought about the quote, "Do unto others as

to him. "I have to go see Derick tonight because

so

slightly before he responded quietly,

you can cook dinner for me, and then we can come together

slightly. "Madeline, I'm not a child

I pouted. "Oh."

brow furrowed slightly. I leaned in closer and asked, "Bran, is that not

words left my mouth, I noticed Brandon stiffen. His ears turned red, and his eyes wavered

but I didn't expect the word "Bran"

and stirred up by my teasing was both refreshing and

response, I heard him say in a low voice,

and then you flirt with me. Madeline,