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..."

time, which only made the situation more embarrassing. We fell into silence again, each of us trying to find

rarely called me, and

moment to do so.

to take this," I said, raising a hand to point

2/3

said for

away, sticking out

and my heart was racing. Once inside, I

to answer? You weren't up to

"I have some good

guess..." Lisa

smiled. Then she said, "Did you finally make it official with Mr.

left her silent on the other end of the

pushing me to

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

planning to give me your entire life

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

a

not just me. That's how everyone is nowadays. You probably don't know, but a lot of young people aren't getting married for love