Love's Redemption

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Lisa was always clear–headed, but she could be a coward,

Sometimes she would jump to conclusions without even trying.

In this instance, we were different, but everybody had their own way of dealing with things. There was a saying that went, you can’t live someone else’s life for them. No matter how close we were, this was no exception.

I spent the night at Lisa’s place before heading back. I didn’t meet Brandon at all. The neighbor downstairs asked if I had gone on a trip with my boyfriend since she hadn’t seen us for a few days. That was when I realized Brandon hadn’t been home at all.

Even though Kara mentioned Brandon was busy, I knew the real reason he chose to stay here was because of me. When I was around, he would come back every day. When I wasn’t, he didn’t even bother showing up.

Since he wasn’t coming here, I decided to go see him instead.

When I arrived at the amusement park, Kara spotted me and immediately ran over. She gave me a big hug without saying anything and then playfully punched me.

“Maddie, you’re so heartless! It’s been ages since you last came to see me.”

Those punches really hurt my shoulders. It made it seem like I had wronged her.

“I’m here now, aren’t I?” I patted her back, but my eyes were looking in Brandon’s direction.

He was high up, being secured by safety ropes and wearing a safety helmet. He was performing checks at the top. However, even from up there, he had already.noticed me while I waved at him.

He pressed a button beside him and slowly descended, I turned to Kara with a smile. “What’s with the long face? Did Mr. Howell give you a hard time again?”

“No. He’s actually more sensitive than before, Kara said while looking at me. “Maddie, you’ve changed. You look different.”

Her comment caught me off guard. “Different how? Am I uglier? Or did I get tanned?”

I had spent the past few days with Ellie. Whether it was feeling the wind, soaking up the sun, or playing in the river, I was fully enjoying the great nature.

“No, you’ve become more carefree.” Kara smiled. “More beautiful and attractive too.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Brandon had already descended and was walking toward us. His long legs had captured my attention.

The way he carried himself in his workwear exuded masculinity too. For a brief moment, I had the urge to run up and hug him, maybe even steal a kiss.

“Mr. Howell.” Kara’s formal greeting brought me back to reality and stopped those inappropriate thoughts. Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

“The lights in Zone D, Groups three to six are unstable. Check them and send me the footage of last night’s dynamic light test,” Brandon instructed Kara.

1 clearly saw Kara pout as she reluctantly tore her gaze from me. I wanted some time alone with Brandon,

so I waved her off.

“Maddie, don’t leave. Let’s have lunch together.” Kara invited me again as she clearly missed me.

She was enthusiastic but clueless. Couldn’t she notice the chemistry between Brandon and I? She used to be sharper than this.

“You go ahead and work. We’ll talk later,” I gently dismissed her.

“I’ll let you and Mr. Howell catch up. I’ll go check on the lights,” Kara said and nodded at Brandon before reluctantly walking away while glancing back every few steps.

With Kara out of the way, Brandon and I were left in silence. We looked at each other. The intensity between us was so palpable that I could practically feel it.

“Are you tired?” Brandon finally broke the silence.

“Not really,” I replied while I felt the breeze on my face, lifting my hair as the wind blew.

I raised my hand to push my hair aside. When I looked at Brandon again, his gaze had grown even more intense while his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly.

My eyes locked on his Adam’s apple. “Is there something you want to say to me?”