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 at him. "What did

he said, still with his eyes closed.

ensuring the

back to my room, I leaned against the hallway wall, trying

his arms around me as he helped with the document. Ultimately, I had to pat my head to force myself back to my

I grabbed my phone and noticed

on WhatsApp..

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

replied, "I'll hit him harder next

didn't respond. She was likely asleep or

chat with Derick. He had sent several messages about

headshot your

between us,

you'd had this attitude earlier, maybe

type who needs a reality

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

her claim that Chris owed her and that, he had

"Derick, does Chris...