Chapter 144

There was no response on the other end of the phone. There was just the sound of the call ending. The door in front of me was still closed, but I knew I was right. Moments later, the door opened to reveal Brandon in grey loungewear. So, he was my new neighbor. He hadn't stopped visiting me; he had moved in right across the hall. He wasn't skipping night shifts; he had come early to stay here and protect me. But even though he lived right across from me, he hadn't told me. Moreover, he must have planned to rent the apartment across from me when he helped fix my plumbing. When I saw him, I understood everything. "Come in," Brandon said calmly without a trace of embarrassment at being caught. He hadn't done anything wrong by renting the apartment, so I was the one overreacting. Yet, I couldn't greet him calmly. I stood at the doorway and stared at him. "Don't you think you owe me an explanation about what's going on?" "Come in, and I'll explain." Brandon stepped aside. I bit m