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.

looked at him. "What did you call

still with his eyes closed. "Just...

I stared at him for a moment. Then, ensuring

leaned against the hallway wall, trying to steady my breath and racing

more images of my interaction with Brandon flashed through my mind-his gaze locked with mine, and his arms around me as he helped with the

my phone

on WhatsApp..

to live forever. He's not dead or even hurt. Just lost lots of

replied, "I'll hit him harder next

She was likely asleep

Derick.

"You really headshot your ex.

between

had this attitude earlier, maybe

type who needs a reality check

my mind. She always played innocent around me, and I could only imagine it was

her claim that Chris owed her

replied, "Derick, does