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

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

to call me about

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

new one."

thought about the upcoming demolition of the building. "By the way, you know this place

"Yes."

he had mentioned moving back. "Well, you're a tenant, so

you?" Brandon asked in return. "Where will

yet." I didn't mention my

gaze deepened, but

if Brandon ever disappeared from my life, I might not find joy

and I headed to

curiously, noticing it was just

"No need for

"Brandon, it feels a bit like you're trying to cut

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

say that the best observation point is on the