Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 203

The silence was suffocating.

As I was thinking of something to say that we could use to end the call, Bree's voice piped up again. In a low voice, she said, "It's all because of that woman. I will never forgive her for this."

Bree sounded like she was gnashing her teeth as she said that. It was my first time hearing her like this.

At once, a shiver ran down my spine. I had no idea what to say.

"Maddie," she said. "Come look after him when you're free. Only you can make him feel a little better."

FOR

Her words placed a tremendous pressure on me, but I agreed anyway.

Hanging up, I lay back against the seat weakly. It felt like something was pressing against my chest, making me unable to breathe.

After getting home, I curled up on the sofa, wracking my brain. All the evidence pointed toward Arthur, However, Arthur and Zack were business acquaintances. What was even more suspicious was the fact that the road to Arthur's sanatorium was marked as a hidden route.

Why would it be hidden if they had nothing to hide?

to think about, but I just couldn't help myself. My head was close

personal brand of torture. I used it

was about to suffocate, someone knocked on

my mind playing tricks

and walked

was still a safety risk. I asked warily, "Who is

"It's me, Brandon."

Why was he here?

door to see him standing in a black T-shirt and construction

you come here?" I asked,

my forehead. It was his hand. The warmth from his skin comforted me, providing me with a sense of safety that

with vegetables. The leaves were green, indicating that they

steak for lunch sound?" Brandon asked. He gave the impression of a

my lips. "It's too much trouble. I'll just

my sentence, Brandon cut me off. You can't have anything too

entered my house. When I came to,

would never be able to repay him for all the

a glass of water and walked into the kitchen, leaning against the door as I watched him