Chapter 119

As Brandon spoke, his grip on my hand tightened. His eyes narrowed slightly, and something flickered in them briefly. Then, the pressure on my hand eased as he let go. I quickly stepped aside and rubbed the spot where his grip had hurt. "I've made all the changes you marked. Do you want to take a look now?" Brandon remained lounging in the chair. He even closed his eyes again. "No need. You should go rest." "Okay. Good night," I said before turning to leave. "Mae," Brandon suddenly called out from behind me. I froze. What did he just call me? Mae… It was my nickname. Only my parents had ever called me that when they were alive, and sometimes Lisa, though she usually called me "Maddie". Yet I distinctly heard Brandon say "Mae" just now. I turned back in surprise and looked at him. "What did you call me?" "Nothing," he said, still with his eyes closed. "Just… make sure to close the door." Bewildered, I stared at him for a moment. Then, ensuring the door was firmly shut, I l