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.

back in surprise and looked at

still with his eyes closed. "Just... make

moment. Then, ensuring the door was

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

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.

distract myself, I grabbed my phone and noticed several

on WhatsApp..

read, "The villains always get to live forever. He's

replied, "I'll hit him

was likely asleep or back

chat with Derick. He had sent several messages

headshot your ex. That's

between

attitude earlier,

needs a

She always played innocent around me, and I

remembered her claim that Chris owed her and that, he had

"Derick, does Chris... owe Jewel