Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 256

I couldn't help but think, "Brandon and Xander?"

"The boss?"

"Howell?"

In an instant, a dozen thoughts flashed through my mind.

I had my suspicions about them before. I had even tried to test them out separately, but both denied any connection. Now, seeing them together, I couldn't wall to see how they would explain this.

"Brandon!" I called out.

Both Brandon and Xander stopped and turned to look in my direction.

I was crouched beside the fish pond, so it seemed like they didn't spot me immediately. Xander nudged Brandon. "Who's calling you? That voice sounded like...

But he didn't finish his sentence. Brandon had already started striding over.

dangerous," he said, reaching out to me. I thought he was

my surprise, his arm wrapped around me. I felt my body lift off the ground as he carried me away from the fish

was sharp enough to realize this was a restaurant and that I had come here to eat. His sudden embrace threw my thoughts

senses.

over to Xander, who was standing nearby with a gossipy smile on his face. "You and

hesitation. Then, he added,

a knowing smile. "So... Mr. Crown's boyfriend is you, Mr. Howell?

saying you were referred by someone.

reason why Brandon and Xander were together. It made sense. After all, I had already mentioned it to Brandon. But the speed

He seemed completely unbothered and lowered his voice slightly. He said, "Someone else has their eyes on my girlfriend, so

seemed to have heard it anyway. He chuckled and said, “Ms. Crown, aren't

thought, "So, Brandon got the

this seemed a bit too easy. It made me wonder if Xander was genuinely that impressed by him. Was he

was about to shake his hand when Xander cut in, "With your relationship, why shake hands? You two should be hugging." Chapter

I was speechless.

idea!" Brandon agreed, then pulled me