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..."

of us trying to find the right

and

moment to do so.

said, raising a hand to point at my

2/3

Brandon said for

before turning away, sticking out my

I still felt flustered and my heart was racing. Once inside, I leaned against the

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

seconds. "I have some

me guess..."

said, "Did you finally make it official

silent on

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

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

to give me your entire

married, you'd better return it double." Upon hearing her words,

such a

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