Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 119

As Brandon spoke, his grip on my hand tightened. His eyes narrowed slightly, and something flickered in them briefly.

Then, the pressure on my hand eased as he let go.

I quickly stepped aside and rubbed the spot where his grip had hurt. "I've made all the changes you marked. Do you want to take a look now?" Brandon remained lounging in the chair. He even closed his eyes again. "No need. You should go rest."

"Okay. Good night," I said before turning to leave.

"Mae," Brandon suddenly called out from behind me.

I froze. What did he just call me?

Mae...

It was my nickname. Only my parents had ever called me that when they were, alive, and sometimes Lisa, though she usually called me "Maddie".

Yet I distinctly heard Brandon say "Mae" just now.

back in surprise and looked

said, still with his eyes closed. "Just...

him for a moment. Then, ensuring the door was firmly shut, I left his

leaned against the hallway wall, trying to

flashed through my mind-his gaze locked with mine, and his arms around me as he helped with the document. Ultimately, I had to pat my

my phone and noticed several unread

on WhatsApp..

villains always get to live forever. He's not dead or even hurt. Just lost lots

at her message and replied, "I'll

She was likely asleep

to my chat with Derick. He had sent several messages

"You really headshot

"Keep this between us, but

had this attitude earlier, maybe things wouldn't have gone

is the type who needs a reality check to

through my mind. She always played

her claim that

does Chris... owe