Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 237

Now I was the one feeling a bit confused. "What is it? Have you changed your mind? Or..."

Before I could finish speaking, his kiss silenced me. It wasn't a deep kiss, just a gentle press against my lips. After a moment, he whispered, "I do."

I smiled, my cheeks flushing red.

Brandon, too...

Though his tanned complexion made it hard to tell, the tips of his ears were clearly red.

We stood there without saying another word. It was a bit awkward, but neither of us let go.

This was the unmistakable tension of budding romance. It was sticky, yet impossible to pull away from.

We both wanted to get closer, but there was a shyness holding us back. I wondered if we were really going to stand here and hold each other all night.

My legs were already stiff, and my back was starting to ache.

"Uh..."

"Maybe we should..."

each of us trying to find the right words. Just then, my phone rang. Brandon released

rarely called me, and now she had chosen

moment to do so.

this," I said, raising

2/3

goodnight," Brandon said for the second

away, sticking out my tongue playfully as

flustered and my heart was racing. Once inside, I

up to something naughty, were you?" Lisa always

few seconds. "I have some good news to

me guess..."

said, "Did you finally

just now." My answer left her silent on the

one always pushing

calculating if my bank account has enough for your wedding gift, Lisa said. Her words made me breathe a

your entire life savings?" I teased

I get married, you'd better return it double." Upon hearing her words, I was so speechless that

such a

don't know, but a lot of young people aren't getting married for love anymore. Instead, they're doing it to recover the cost of the