Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 231

The incessant ringing of the phone suddenly stopped.

In an instant, the only sounds remaining were the crackling of the stove and the racing of Brandon's and my heartbeats.

With the proximity, our breaths intertwined. I could clearly see the flicker of desire in Brandon's eyes.

I had a strong premonition that something was about to happen.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, followed by Lara's voice from downstairs. "Brandon, Brandon, the water in my house is running very slowly. Could you come help me figure out what's wrong?"

Brandon's body, which had been pressed closely against mine, pulled back. Seizing the opportunity, I quickly escaped and plopped down on the couch.

After a moment, Brandon emerged from the kitchen and went to open the door. "Mrs. Bishop, I'll come check it for you."

"Alright." Lara glanced into the room and naturally noticed me. She politely greeted me, "Maddie, I'm just borrowing Brandon for a moment."

I thought to myself, "Heh... Such a statement."

But I played along and replied, "Mrs. Bishop, borrow him quickly and return him promptly. If you don't, it'll be hard to borrow him again."

and Brandon followed her

sigh of relief. Then, I enjoyed some of the watermelon juice and -returned to my

came to call me

had been kind, and the awkwardness from earlier had dissipated. I asked casually, "What's going on with the water at Mrs. Bishop's place?" "The faucet

new one."

the way, you know this place

"Yes."

had mentioned moving back. "Well, you're a tenant, so you'll be leaving

you?" Brandon asked in return. "Where will you move

haven't decided yet." I didn't mention my plans to buy a

gaze deepened, but he didn't

Brandon ever disappeared from

and I headed

curiously, noticing it was just the two of

replied, "No

it feels a bit like you're trying to cut ties after

further inside. I looked around at the illuminated lights. "The lighting looks good now. We'll

observation point is on the Ferris