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?"

replied, just like always. If someone kept track

he added, "I don't like my

Brandon

us like a fangirl watching her

you're really sweet to Mae,"

hesitate. "Of course

is more charming than any main character in a book. I didn't

thought her brother, who was

have hidden talents," I said, looking at

how sweet Bran is to him being

young to understand the deeper

lightly tapped Ellie on the head. "You'll be on your own for dinner tonight. What do you want?

VIP ward I set up

chicken,"

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 don't forget to bring us both some milkshakes," I said,

I want a chocolate

and said, "I'll take

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