Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 277

"No. Nothing in particular. I just wanted to have dinner with you," Keith said directly.

Lisa seemed taken aback and didn't respond immediately. Just when I thought this silly woman would say something coy and reject him, she simply replied, "Sure." Yes! My best friend was not as clueless as I thought. She didn't push away the handsome man who came her way.

I silently gave Lisa a thumbs up and even started to imagine what kind of wonderful night she might have with her longtime crush. But then, Emily suddenly chimed in. "It's been a long time since the three of us got together after graduation. We should really catch up."

Huh? Now that was the most proactive light bulb I had ever seen. As someone who had been in a similar situation, I knew exactly what Emily was doing- she was trying to prevent Keith and Lisa from being alone together.

Lisa, who rarely showed such courage, had finally stepped up, only for Emily to jump in. I wasn't about to let this slide, but before I could say anything. Lisa spoke up. "Emily, I have some other things to discuss with Keith.

1 was stunned. Lisa was really holding her ground, not letting anyone steal this opportunity away from her.

didn't falter.

know you need to discuss the surgery for your friend's family. You might not be

Lisa to refuse. Lisa opened her mouth, but before she could respond, Keith said, "I have some

could have been a more perfect knockout than

beautiful face froze, and her smile had become restrained. Then, she reluctantly shoved her hands into her coat's pockets and said,

should head over now. It's not right to keep the hospital

but as

he looked at Lisa wasn't ordinary. I was already screaming internally on Li After Keith and Emily left, I hugged Lisa and

way, Lisa responded

rejected Emily for you, and you're

I just want to find someone who can love me forever, and you know

and competing with others,