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