Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Xander wanted to take me out to dinner. Earlier, when I was getting my blood drawn, Brandon whispered something about it in my ear.

I thought he was just saying it to distract me, so I didn't take it seriously.

"Is that Xander?" Brandon asked, getting right to the point.

"Yeah," I said, looking at him. "Brandon, did you tell Xander to invite me?"

Since Brandon was Xander's boss, it would only take a word from him to make Xander do it.

Brandon frowned a bit. "No."

I smirked, thinking he was just trying to hide it.

"He mentioned it to me earlier," Brandon explained.

But was that really true? I didn't care enough to figure it out.

If someone was offering free food, why not take it? I smiled a little. "I said yes. Are you coming too?"

like always. If someone kept track of his words, this one would

added, "I don't like my girlfriend having dinner alone with

was Brandon

us like a fangirl

you're really sweet to Mae," Ellie

hesitate. "Of course I

than any main character in a book. I didn't expect

was usually quiet and serious, wouldn't

have hidden talents," I said, looking at Brandon. "He'd make a great

from talking about how sweet Bran

to understand the deeper meaning behind my

the head. "You'll be on your own for dinner tonight. What do you want? I'll make

in a special VIP ward I set up for her, where she could have her meals

fried chicken," Ellie said

here with Ellie or go find Lisa." "Thanks for being so thoughtful, Mr. Howell. And don't forget to

a chocolate milkshake," she added

smiled and said, "I'll

sparkled. "Mae, is that flavor good? Maybe we can share