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?"

kept track of his words, this

he added, "I don't like my girlfriend

was Brandon being

between us like a fangirl watching her favorite

you're really sweet to Mae," Ellie said, clearly

didn't hesitate. "Of course

"Bran is more charming than any main

brother, who was usually

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

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

to understand the

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

set up for her, where she could have

chicken,"

outside, and you're still recovering. You can stay here with Ellie or

a chocolate

"I'll take a

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