Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"If you'd done this sooner, Chris wouldn't have left," Lisa suddenly said.

Bringing up an ex in front of a current partner could really mess things up.

But I knew that Lisa wasn't trying to hurt me. She was actually trying to get a reaction from Brandon. I saw her wink at me, which made me realize that she was testing him. No guy would like to hear about his girlfriend's ex. Lisa wanted to see how Brandon would react.

She was bold, not caring if she might upset Brandon.

I looked at Brandon, but his face didn't change at all.

Lisa pressed, "Mr. Howell, don't you agree?"

I stayed quiet.

"Mae only acts cute with me," Brandon said, sounding really affectionate. His answer was so sweet that it made the whole moment feel romantic.

Lisa clicked her tongue. "Mr. Howell, you seem like a tech guy, but you've actually got a romantic side."

"Chemistry has quantum reactions, which change every time based on quantum entanglement," Brandon said, explaining that his romance would be like a scientific mystery. Brandon's way of mixing science with love was really impressive.

deserve to win Maddie's heart," Lisa said, giving him a

Brandon felt like a real

Jewel,"

meant. "Yes, if it weren't for her, I might not have

leaned my head on

I didn't eat too much, or your lovey-dovey talk might

it's done. Pay attention,"

reached the hospital lobby. Just before

When I tried to say hi, he walked right past

like

I

fine. The fever I had was probably because of the stress and emotions

went to

I talked about other things and mentioned a

I go?" Ellie asked, looking at

she had many restrictions on what she