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..."

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

rarely called me, and now she

moment to do so.

to take this," I said, raising a hand to

2/3

said for the

replied quickly before turning away, sticking

my first relationship, but I still felt flustered and my heart

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

few seconds. "I have some good news

guess..." Lisa

you finally make it official with Mr.

answer left her silent

up? Weren't you the one always pushing me to be with him? Why

your wedding gift,

give me your entire life savings?" I teased

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

a

not just me. 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