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?

a million questions in my head that I didn't want to think about, but I just couldn't help myself. My head

personal brand of torture.

about to suffocate,

my mind playing tricks on me.

released the pillow and walked toward the

still a safety risk. I

"It's me, Brandon."

Why was he here? Did

see him standing in a

come here?" I

from his skin comforted me, providing me with a sense of safety that was hard to put into words. "You're not

with vegetables. The leaves were

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

lips. "It's too much

me off. You can't have anything too greasy

aware of when Brandon entered my house. When I came to, he was already in the

never be able to repay him for all the kindness be

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