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.

surprise and looked at him. "What did

with his eyes closed. "Just... make sure to close the

Then, ensuring the door was firmly shut, I

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

forced myself to calm down, the 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 document. Ultimately, I had to pat my head to force myself back to my room. After collapsing

distract myself, I grabbed my phone and

on WhatsApp..

"The villains always get to live forever. He's not

at her message and replied,

respond. She was likely

switched to my chat with Derick. He had sent several

really headshot your ex.

this between us, but

attitude earlier,

is the type who needs a reality

through my mind. She always played innocent around me, and I could only

her claim that Chris owed her and that, he had

replied, "Derick, does Chris... owe