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.

in surprise and looked

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

I stared at him for a moment. Then, ensuring the door was firmly shut, I

leaned against the hallway wall, trying to steady

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

myself, I grabbed my phone and

on WhatsApp..

from Lisa read, "The villains always get to live forever.

chuckled at her message and replied,

was likely asleep or back in

Derick. He had sent several

really headshot your ex.

between us, but

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

is the type who needs a reality check

She always played

that Chris owed her and that, he had ruined

"Derick, does Chris... owe Jewel