Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 309

Was Brandon cracking a dirty joke? He looked so serious while he was at it, too!

All this while, I thought he was a by-the-book, old-fashioned gentleman. Between the two of us, he was the no-nonsense type, while my mind was constantly in the gutter. "You could try it if you don't believe me," Brandon teased, his gaze piercing into my soul and making my face warm.

I pinched him and said primly, "I won't tell you if you won't listen to me."

"All right, I'm listening."

I stared out the window and relayed to him what Conrad had told me at the hospital last night. Having heard all that, he asked, "Are you worried?"

"Yes, but not about Chris. I'm worried about the company," I said immediately, making my position clear.

"I know," he murmured as he rubbed his cheek against the top of my head. "You probably think things are turning more complicated than you expected, huh?"

It was as if he had read my mind.

Brandon continued, "Your worries are justified. It could also be that this is all part of Conrad's plan."

widened at the accusation. I knew Conrad. He had always been the caring and indulging big brother who let me and Chris have our

even left the country four years ago. Besides, he said it himself after his recent return that if he had wanted the company that badly, he

change," Brandon pointed out slowly.

that. "Then explain it to me from a man's point of

right?" Brandon

I didn't know about it before. I only knew about it after his

you for a long time, probably around the same time Chris fell for you, if not sooner. I'm pretty sure he likes you as much as Chris does," Brandon continued. He sounded certain. I did not

a couple of

counted the years and added, "I think he left

"Four years,"

"Exactly. He left because you made a choice, and he knew he didn't stand a chance.

forget about you in the four years he was gone and came back when he learned about your break up. He came back to have a second

announced This return. He

I didn't sense Conrad's feelings for me, but I was surprised to

he had experienced it himself.

theory, I asked, "But he didn't expect you to come into the picture