Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 238

Eden might have been flirting with me, and I could choose to ignore it, but I couldn't afford to delay meeting Arthur. However, his message was

inappropriate given the late hour. The timing was off.

If I responded now, he might take the opportunity to make some other demands. If I agreed, it wouldn't be ideal. But if I refused, it could give him leverage to use against me regarding my desire to meet with his father.

The best approach was to ignore him as I had done yesterday.

I snapped back to reality and continued chatting with Lisa. I hadn't paid much attention to what she said earlier, but now I heard her ask, "So, now that you and Brandon are officially together. What's the next step?"

"What next step?" I was still distracted by Eden's message.

"You know, what comes next in a romantic relationship? Of course, it's the physical aspect," Lisa said with a teasing tone.

I understood immediately. "Brandon is a decent guy, okay?"

"Does being decent mean he has no emotions or desires? Does it mean he doesn't want to start a family?" Lisa followed up with two pointed

questions.

Then, she added with a huff, "Chris is also very decent."

don't mean anything specific. I just want to point

it this way. A man who truly loves you will have urges and will want to be intimate with you. If he doesn't or

I spent with Chris. Although

intimate actions had

me. I used to think it was out of respect, like a modern-day

questioned my allure.

that Chris's feelings for me might not have been as deep as I thought. He also said he wasn't interested in that kind of thing because we were too familiar. Lisa then asked, "Maddie, does Brandon show any interest in that aspect, or does he

recalled the time I stood at the door with Brandon. We embraced each

not be? But it's all within

propriety," I explained.

you deeply, he'll want to be completely immersed in you and to

my throat go dry. I walked to

and took a

I don't really understand these things. Dr. Carline, you're truly

I don't want you to miss out. Brandon may be principled and reserved, but you can take the

drink upon hearing Lisa's words. It turned out that she had

just have a pure and genuine relationship without having to use my looks to influence

It's because a good man like Brandon is highly sought after. If you don't act,

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