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..."

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

and now

moment to do so.

said, raising

2/3

goodnight," Brandon said for the second

away, sticking out my tongue

still felt flustered and my heart

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

a few seconds. "I have some

me guess..."

said, "Did you finally make it official

left her silent on the

one always pushing me to be

bank account has enough for your wedding gift,

me your entire life savings?" I teased

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

such a planner,

aren't getting married for love