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?

head that I didn't want to think about, but I just couldn't help myself. My head

my head in it. This was my own personal brand

I was about to suffocate, someone knocked on

mind playing tricks on me. Then, someone called

the pillow and

a safety risk.

"It's me, Brandon."

was stunned. Why was

in a black T-shirt and construction pants. He

you come here?"

comforted me, providing me with a sense of safety that was hard to put into words. "You're not feverish anymore." He raised the bag

filled with vegetables. The leaves were green, indicating that they

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

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

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

entered my house. When

be able to repay him for all the kindness be had shown

kitchen, leaning against the door