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 the right words. Just then, my phone rang. Brandon released me, and I quickly grabbed my phone. It was

woman rarely called me, and now she had chosen the

moment to do so.

I said, raising a hand to point at my

2/3

Brandon said for the second

before turning away, sticking

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

You weren't up to something naughty, were

few seconds. "I have some good news to

guess..." Lisa

she said, "Did you finally make it

silent on the other end

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

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

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

it double." Upon hearing her words,

a planner,

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