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.

and looked

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

I stared at him for a moment. Then, ensuring the

of heading straight back to my room, I leaned against the

mind-his gaze locked with mine, and his arms around me as he helped with the document. Ultimately, I had to pat my head to force myself back to my room. After collapsing onto the bed, I hoped sleep would come

my phone and noticed several unread

on WhatsApp..

always get to live forever. He's not dead or

and replied, "I'll hit him harder next

She was likely

Derick. He

headshot your ex.

"Keep this between us,

attitude earlier, maybe things

needs a

of Jewel's soft, manipulative facade flashed through my mind. She always played innocent around me, and I could only imagine it was worse

claim that Chris owed her and that,

replied, "Derick, does Chris...