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..."

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

rarely called me, and

moment to do so.

I said, raising a hand to point at

2/3

goodnight," Brandon said for the

sticking out my tongue playfully as

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

to answer? You weren't up to something naughty, were

few seconds. "I have some good

me guess..." Lisa

said, "Did you

My answer left her silent on the other

always pushing me to be with

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

to give me your

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

a

aren't getting married for love anymore. Instead, they're doing