Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 253

After sending that message, I added another, "Sent by a young and attractive man."

I watched the message go through and waited for Brandon's reply. The seconds turned into minutes, but there was still no response.

"Hmm?"

"What's going on?"

"Is he angry?"

"Ignoring me?"

My fingers hovered over the keyboard, ready to send him a follow-up message. But after typing a line, I reconsidered and deleted it.

If he got upset over someone sending me flowers, then he wasn't any different from Chris. Back in school, I was often pursued. Even at work, some people tried pursuing me despite not understanding my relationship with Chris.

Every time, Chris would get angry. He wasn't only scolding the person but also blaming me for attracting attention.

To avoid upsetting him, I often sacrificed my feelings. I even deliberately distanced myself from any male friends who might cause misunderstandings. I didn't want to feel that way again.

So, I tossed my phone aside and focused on work. About ten minutes later, my phone rang. It was a call from Brandon. I frowned and answered.

"What's up?"

messages?" Brandon's voice was a bit muffled,

and opened my WhatsApp. I saw several

I know

send flowers, but you're not allowed

like that.

with a sense of grievance. It left me at a loss for

you saying anything?"

slightly as I said, "I don't know what

not angry, just... a

What do you look like when you're jealous, Mr. Howell? Send me a

for lunch? Brandon changed

send me

have lunch with you," Brandon

smiled. "Brandon, you're so clingy. Aren't

leave that day, so he probably didn't have much work to

leaving. Are you going back to

I'll be back later

his company headquarters wasn't here, and there were no subsidiaries