Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 326

Ouch!

I gasped in surprise.

A strong hand gripped my arm and pulled me away. I looked up to see an unfamiliar face. The moment he saw me, his expression turned panicked. Without a word, he released me and ran off.

Rubbing my sore forehead, I watched his hurried retreat and then glanced back at Lisa's office. It dawned on me that this man must have been eavesdropping at the door and was so engrossed that he didn't no

So, this man... Was he the person with the username "My Heart Longs for Lisa" and the real name "Your Missed Lover"?

Brandon approached me while I was lost in thought. As I was about to walk toward him, I heard Lisa's voice from inside, "Keith, I'm hungry now."

That made me smile.

Lisa was quite skilled at switching between aloof and affectionate. She knew how to handle things.

"What's so funny?" Brandon asked softly.

"Lisa and Mr. Marrow are officially together." I pointed behind me.

then took my hand. "Let's

it okay to leave Ellie alone?" I still had concerns despite having spoken to

fine," he reassured me. "She's been independent for years back

had

reassured by Brandon's confidence, I relaxed. Then,

assumed he was

silent.

went up to our apartment, he was still

shook his hand, which was still tightly clasped with mine.

commanding tone was a rare

was clear. I decided to tease him for acting all serious. "Mr. Howell, we're not married yet.

His Adam's

me to retreat until I was pressed against the door. He leaned in, and his nose almost touched mine. "How can we

actually took

be quite petty. Was there any way to

his eyes. It was clear he was set on

Ellie, I felt like giving

should protect herself."