Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 204

"I didn't," he quickly said.

I smiled. "Why would you come knocking if you didn't?"

Brandon moved the chopped vegetables to a plate. "The old lady downstairs told me. She said my girlfriend was home."

I was speechless. I sipped my tea and simply admired him as he worked. Just then, Brandon turned to look at me. "What are you so suspicious of?" he asked.

I gave a faint smile. "I think... that you've been following me."

"What?" His forehead creased.

"I was joking. I know you don't have that much time on your hands." With that, I returned to the living room, sipping my tea.

After a few more sips, I scrolled on my phone. Soon after, I felt my eyelids drooping, and I gradually fell asleep.

I dreamed that the bald man had captured me because Arthur had commanded him to kill me. The bald man began thrusting a knife into me, and I shook my head violently.

"Mae!"

"Mae, wake up!"

My eyes shot open, and I saw Brandon

you have a nightmare?" he

At the thought of the bald man, I grabbed Brandon's hands and said, "The bald man who attacked you the other day is

deeper. "How did

I tightened my grip

Don't get yourself involved, okay?" he

wasn't involving myself in his affairs. I had merely bumped

I could speak, Brandon continued, "Arthur is a really dangerous person. You mustn't do anything to

left me no choice but to nod solemnly. The words I wanted to say were stuck

out during my nightmare. "Go take a sip of water. The food is ready." He got up to leave, but I

knew that Arthur

company. People gossiped about him, speculating how he had managed

my hand, his gaze

lips moved slightly. He bent over, adjusting my position on the couch. Then, he patted

were soft and gentle, quelling all the fear that I had