Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 133

I chuckled. "Brandon, I've made myself clear. Since we have different goals, let's call it off, then."

"But don't you need a boyfriend?" Brandon pressed.

"Yes, I do, but I can't handle a military guy like you. I'll figure something else out."

My response seemed to darken his gaze even more.

I half-expected him to protest or compromise, but he surprised me by saying nothing at all. I had overestimated myself.

"Well, then, I'm sorry for overstepping," I said.

Turning away, I hurried into my car as though eager to escape the scene.

It wasn't until I was sure Brandon couldn't see me that I finally stopped the car. After taking a deep breath, I regretted the reckless impulsiveness of last night's drinks.

I should have asked Derick to pretend to be my boyfriend instead of getting involved with Brandon.

But it was too late for regrets now.

After calming my nerves, I drove to a flower shop, bought a bouquet, and headed to my parents' grave.

Apart from occasions like their birthdays and the anniversaries of their passing, I rarely visited this place anymore.

But lately, I'd been dreaming of my childhood and my parents. So, I wanted to visit them as I felt their longing for me.

Arriving at the cemetery, I noticed a bouquet by the tombstone. Its wilted petals suggested it had been there for less than two weeks.

But it had been over a decade since my parents' passing, and besides Zack and Bree, no one else remembered them.

Had Zack and Bree come to pay their respects? If they had, why hadn't Bree mentioned it?

I was puzzled, but with everything going on with Chris now, perhaps Bree had simply forgotten to bring it up.

I set aside the withered flowers and placed my own offering.