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..."

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 was

called me, and now

moment to do so.

said, raising

2/3

Brandon said for

sticking

relationship, but I still felt flustered and my heart was

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

few seconds. "I have some good

guess..." Lisa

said, "Did you finally make

now." My answer left her silent

always pushing me to be with

just calculating if my bank account has enough for your wedding gift, Lisa said. Her words

your

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

such a

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