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

Then, I enjoyed some of

to call me about half an

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

new one."

building. "By the way, you know this place

"Yes."

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

in return. "Where will you move

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

but he didn't

that if Brandon ever disappeared from my life, I might not find joy in eating anything

and I headed

I asked curiously, noticing it was just the two of

"No need

laughed. "Brandon, it feels a bit like you're trying

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

say that the best observation point is on the Ferris wheel? Let's