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..."

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

and now

moment to do so.

raising a hand to point at my

2/3

Brandon said

turning away, sticking out my tongue playfully as

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

weren't up to something naughty, were you?"

a few seconds. "I have some good news to

me guess..."

she said, "Did you finally make it official

answer left her silent on the

always pushing me to be with him? Why so quiet

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

me your entire life savings?" I teased her

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

a

people aren't getting married for love anymore. Instead, they're doing it to recover