Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 242

I received Brandon's message half an hour later. "Goodnight, girlfriend!"

I couldn't help but wonder what he might have been doing in that half-hour. Perhaps he was taking a cold shower to cool off, just like in novels.

Thinking about the abrupt halt earlier made me too embarrassed to reply. I had a restless night, likely because I didn't take a cold shower. It felt like something was crawling inside me.

The phrase "the gate of desire, an insurmountable chasm was something I had now experienced firsthand.

I slept poorly and restlessly, so I woke up early. But no matter how early I got up, it was never earlier than Brandon. He was already out for his morning run. His energy and stamina were truly impressive.

With such vitality, he had to be quite vigorous in intimate situations too. I felt as though I was under a spell, unable to stop thinking about that aspect...

This was all Lisa's fault. She gave me such terrible advice last night. Thinking of this, I ignored how early it was and sent a message to Lisa.

"Are you hungry? Get up and join me for breakfast."

I had the oatmeal from last night, but I was hungry now from overthinking all night. Normally, if I told Brandon, he would prepare breakfast for me. But today, I thought it best to avoid him.

I couldn't help it. After more than 20 years of living, last night was my first

the final step, waking up feeling like this. I sighed. I was becoming more and more useless. As soon as I sent the message, but before my fingers had even left the keyboard, Lisa's video call came

looks like last night didn't go as planned," Lisa teased as soon

I

weren't for you, would I be hungry this early?" I shifted the blame

a white lab coat, was lounging on her break

eyes. "Dr. Carline,

me, but don't insult my sacred profession," Lisa said, poking

a meal, and I'll tell you everything." I got up. "You're at the

yawned. "Sure. Bring me

it, Dr. Carline." With that, I ended

went to the bathroom. Looking in the mirror, I was surprised. Despite a rough night, my complexion

face was pale but flushed, and my eyes had

I be sporting dark circles? Is this what they mean

up and changed clothes, then quietly opened the door. I planned to

go downstairs. I let out a sigh as I approached the car. Just then, Brandon's voice cut through the early morning fog. "Where are