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

with his eyes closed.

ensuring the door

straight back to my room, I leaned against the

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 onto the bed, I hoped sleep

grabbed my

on WhatsApp..

"The villains always get to live forever.

at her message and replied,

didn't respond. She was likely

Derick. He had sent

headshot your

this between us, but good

this attitude earlier, maybe things wouldn't have

is the type who needs a reality check

read Derick's last message, an image of Jewel's soft, manipulative facade flashed through my mind. She always played innocent around me,

brief distraction, I remembered her claim that

does