Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 335

"Maddie, you're really clingy." Ellie's comment made me a bit embarrassed. But she then added playfully," But I really like it."

"Kid, you're so annoying," I teased, giving her a mock scolding. She burst into giggles.

I stepped out of the ward and glanced down the corridor. It was empty.

Since Ellie mentioned that Brandon was taking a call, he had to have gone somewhere less crowded. After a moment of thought, I headed toward the emergency stairs.

As I approached, I heard Brandon's voice.

"The car repair shop is gone, but the mechanics should still be around. Find a way to track them down... Of course, it's necessary. I need to clear things up with Madeline and clear my father's name." My heart tightened slightly upon hearing this.

Over the past few days, I had been debating whether to investigate the brake issue from the accident further. But it seemed that he was already doing that.

As soon as he finished the call, I was about to approach him when his phone rang again, so I stopped.

The door to the emergency stairs was slightly ajar. I saw Brandon holding a cigarette between his fingers as he answered the phone, "You're

together... What? Things are stalled

It's already suspicious enough...

what he was saying. It was related to the company's matters. So, was

Brandon spoke was exactly how Xander's

wealthy man from the Howell

seemed... that I had been

had assured me

be something that he was

the other side of the hospital corridor. He stood beside me

was looking for you but couldn't find

Brandon studied my

has lung cancer." The words came out heavy and somber from

too well what this disease meant. No amount of money

age of 33. From the date of their

made me see him as my own father. I couldn't bear the thought of

feelings and gently embraced me. "Medical advancements have come a long way. There might still be hope. Even though cancer is still largely incurable, there are different ty I leaned on his shoulder. "I'm terrified of losing people.