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.

and then took my hand. "Let's head

alone?" I still had concerns despite having spoken

be fine," he reassured me. "She's

made me realize Ellie had always been

confidence, I relaxed. Then,

the drive, Brandon was quiet. I assumed he was still worried about Ellie's

silent.

out of the car and went up to our apartment, he was still holding my hand. I tried to pull away slightly, but he didn't

his hand, which was still tightly clasped with mine. "What's

door!" Brandon's commanding tone was a rare display of

all serious. "Mr. Howell, we're not married yet. Isn't this a bit

His Adam's

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

took

be quite petty. Was there any way

the fiery determination in his eyes. It was clear he was set

of Ellie, I felt like

and that a girl should protect herself." I traced circles on his