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."

problem." Lara laughed, and

Then, I enjoyed some of the watermelon juice and -returned

came to call me about half an

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 was clogged with mineral deposits. I just

new one."

the way, you know this place is being torn down,

"Yes."

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

Brandon asked in return. "Where

I didn't mention my

but he

were delicious. I even thought that if Brandon ever disappeared from my life,

and I headed to

here?" I asked curiously, noticing it was just

replied, "No need for

a bit like you're trying

inside. I looked around at the illuminated

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