Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

I froze, staring at him in shock.

Brandon's father was the driver. If there were an issue with the brakes, it would be his responsibility.

For a moment, neither of us spoke. We just stood there, looking at each other.

After a while, Brandon's hand on my shoulder moved slightly. "My father was the driver. If the brakes failed, whether it was due to human error or a mechanical issue, he's responsible."

A chill ran through me, not from the weather but from the emotions swirling inside me.

If things between Brandon and I hadn't progressed to this point, it would have been easy for me to hold his father accountable. Now that Brandon was the closest person to me, I had no idea how to handle it if h responsible for the accident.

"Mae, you know I've been investigating my father's death. This is connected. Once I uncover the truth, I'll give you a clear answer," Brandon

said with unwavering sincerity, not once faltering even though it involved his father.

through on his word. However, I'm terrified of what his answer would be if it turned

things to come to this. Yet, I couldn't ignore the truth about my

investigate and that he was also looking into Arthur. However, Arthur

started

don't overthink it. Things might not be as bad as we fear." He

collapse, so I buried myself in his

that. Brandon had

until my emotions finally settled, and then he

I made some mushroom soup. Come and try it!"

and made some

behind. After all, she had been living on her

was warm and comforting. After being out in the cold and going through such

bowl and went outside. Then she called out, "Bran, come help

drinking my soup, but I could hear faintly the hushed conversation