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."

I knew Conrad. He had always been the caring and indulging big brother who let me and

country four years ago. Besides, he said it himself after his recent return that if he

that doesn't mean he won't change," Brandon pointed out slowly.

that. "Then explain it to me from

likes you, right?" Brandon cut to the

about it before. I only knew about it after his recent

sure he likes you as much as Chris does," Brandon continued.

for a couple of

clarified. I counted the years and added, "I think he left around the time

"Four years,"

"Exactly. He left because you made a choice, and he knew he didn't stand a chance. So he packed up and left the country, hoping his feelings for

when he learned about your break up. He

when Conrad announced This return. He even called

feelings for me, but I was surprised

it himself. The accuracy of his description was

with Brandon's theory, I asked, "But he didn't expect you to come into the picture and beat