Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 154

As I was paying, Brandon returned my call.

"I was busy earlier and just saw your message," Brandon explained.

"I understand. Are you free tonight?" I asked.

Brandon replied, "What time?"

I thought for a couple of seconds. If we went at six, it would be dinner time, and Zack and Bree would surely invite us to stay for dinner. I didn't mind, but Brandon might feel awkward.

"Seven-thirty," I decided. By then, the Gildon family would have finished dinner.

"Okay, I'll pick you up at seven. Is that alright?" Brandon asked.

I laughed. "How are you planning to pick me up? On a shared bike?"

I didn't mean anything by it; I just found it funny. But when Brandon didn't respond, I realized my words might have been misunderstood.

"No, I didn't mean anything by that," I quickly explained. Then I added, "I'll come pick you up."

"I'll be home half an hour earlier. When the time comes, we can go together," Brandon said, then paused. "Do I need to prepare any gifts?"

"No need. I've got it covered," I replied and hung up, only to see Jewel watching me.

Whether in the past or now, Jewel always looked at me with a mix of envy and jealousy.

I had nothing to say to her, so I picked up my things and left.

Instead of going home, I went to a men's clothing store. Since I was taking Brandon to the Gildon estate today, I couldn't let him wear his usual clothes. Although I didn't know if he had anything suitable, it was necessary to buy him a fitting outfit, considering I was asking him to play a part for me.

At six in the evening, I had a light meal and waited for Brandon to come home.

Instead of him, I got a call from Kara. "Maddie, do you have time tonight? I want to chat with you."