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

called me, and now

moment to do so.

I said, raising a hand to point

2/3

goodnight," Brandon said for

quickly before turning away, sticking out my tongue playfully

still felt flustered and my heart was racing. Once inside, I leaned

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

seconds. "I

me guess..." Lisa

said, "Did you finally make it

silent on the other

frowned. "What's up? Weren't you the one always pushing me to be

my bank account has enough for your wedding gift, Lisa

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

And when I get married, you'd better return it double." Upon hearing her words, I was

such a planner,

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