Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 327

Brandon rubbed his forehead against mine. "But I really miss you. I miss you so much..."

He took my hand and pressed it against his warm, intimate spot.

I pulled my hand back sharply and quickly hid it behind me. Seeing my panic, he chuckled softly. "Don't you want it?"

"I don't. Not at all. I'm tired and just want to sleep." I pushed him away and fumbled for the keys.

I couldn't find the keys in my flustered state, so after a while, he retrieved them for me.

"You're such a little scaredy-cat," he whispered close to my ear.

I felt a flush spread over my body. It was as if his warmth was contagious.

Brandon unlocked the door, but just as I was about to go in, he pulled me back. "You really don't want me to come in?"

"No, I don't." I couldn't even look at him.

could finish speaking, he had already pushed his way inside. I glared

finally coming back to me. "I've checked. The doors and windows are secure, and there's nothing unusual in

day, rushing for flights and then going to the hospital. You must be exhausted. Take a shower and get a good night's sleep," he said, patting my head and pinching my cheek. Seeing him like this, I suddenly didn't want

for Ellie and partly to

night," Brandon said before releasing me and turning to

him back. I couldn't find the right words to say at the moment, but he should

he just looked at me without moving and

was definitely playing with

romance, but he was a master

no choice but to speak up, "I've changed

"Hm?" he responded.

lightly. "I want you to

time, he didn't play along but let out a soft laugh. "So, you've decided you want me

so I played it cool. "No, I'm just scared." To cover my embarrassment, I added, "You

the hall. If there's any danger, just shout." Brandon really knew how to

and gave up. "What if I just want you to

even brighter. "You're not angry