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..."

same time, which only made the situation more embarrassing. We fell into silence again, each of us trying to find the right words. Just then, my phone rang. Brandon released me, and I quickly grabbed my phone. It

woman rarely called me, and now she

moment to do so.

take this," I said, raising a hand to

2/3

goodnight," Brandon said

sticking out my tongue

and my heart was racing. Once inside, I leaned against

to answer? You weren't up to something naughty, were you?" Lisa always had a sharp

for a few seconds. "I have some

me guess..."

"Did you finally make

now." My answer left her silent on

up? Weren't you the one always pushing me to be with him?

gift, Lisa said. Her words made me breathe

your entire life savings?" I teased

it double." Upon hearing her words, I was so

such a

nowadays. You probably don't know, but a lot of young people aren't getting married for love anymore.