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

of relief. Then, I enjoyed some of the watermelon juice and

to call me about half an hour

earlier had dissipated. I asked casually, "What's going on with the

new one."

"By the way, you know this place

"Yes."

"Well, you're a tenant,

Brandon asked in return.

I didn't mention

but he didn't

meals he cooked were delicious. I even thought that if Brandon ever disappeared from

and I headed to the amusement

asked curiously, noticing it was just the two

"No need for

bit like you're trying to cut ties

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

best observation point is on the Ferris wheel? Let's go there and

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