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?"

someone kept track of his words, this one would

"I don't like my girlfriend

was Brandon

glanced between us like a

you're really sweet to

didn't hesitate. "Of course I

said, "Bran is more charming than any main character in a book.

probably thought her brother, who was usually quiet and

hidden talents," I said, looking at Brandon.

"How did we go from talking about how sweet Bran is to him being a spy? Mae, what are

too young to understand the deeper meaning behind my

own for dinner tonight. What do you want? I'll make it for

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

fried chicken," Ellie said

go pick up some chicken," Brandon said, then looked at me. "It's hot outside, and you're still recovering. You can stay here with Ellie or go find Lisa." "Thanks for being so thoughtful, Mr. Howell. And

I want a chocolate milkshake," she added

said, "I'll take a

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