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..."

fell into silence again, each of us trying to find the right words. Just then, my phone

woman rarely called me, and now

moment to do so.

said, raising a hand to

2/3

said for

quickly before turning away, sticking out my tongue playfully as I

heart was racing. Once inside, I leaned

take so long to answer? You weren't up to something naughty, were you?"

paused for a few seconds. "I have some

me guess..." Lisa

you finally

silent on the other end of the

one always pushing me to be with him? Why so quiet

bank account has enough for your wedding gift, Lisa said. Her words made

you're planning to give me your entire life savings?" I teased

better return it double." Upon hearing her words, I was so speechless that I rolled my

a planner,

how everyone is nowadays. You probably 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 wedding." Lisa's words were starting to shatter my