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..."

into silence again, each of us trying to find the right words. Just then, my phone rang. Brandon

woman rarely called me, and now she had chosen the

moment to do so.

this," I said, raising a hand to

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goodnight," Brandon said for

turning away, sticking out my tongue playfully as

wasn't my first relationship, but I still felt flustered and my heart was racing. Once inside, I leaned against the door and

you take so long to answer? You weren't up to

a few seconds. "I

me guess..."

said, "Did you

now." My answer left her silent on the other

you the one always pushing me

enough for your wedding gift, Lisa said. Her

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

return it double." Upon hearing her words,

a

That's how everyone is nowadays. You probably don't know, but a lot of young people aren't getting married for love anymore. Instead, they're doing it to recover the cost

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