Chapter 404

Ellie was calling Brandon. Was he finally answering his phone? That was my first thought, but I didn't go over right away. Instead, I stood there silently, listening to Ellie continue. "Mae's ex-boyfriend looked at her in a way that felt off. Bran, he still likes her. "Bran, did you fight with Mae? I saw her looking lost and distracted. "Bran, I haven't heard from you. I've been trying to call, but there's no answer. What's going on? "Bran, you better not lose Mae, or else I'm not going to talk to you anymore. "Bran, please reply to the message and call back." I chuckled inwardly, realizing she wasn't calling, but sending voice messages to Brandon. But what was Brandon doing? Why wasn't he answering his phone or replying to messages? To spare Ellie any embarrassment and keep her from realizing I'd heard her message, I reopened the door. Then, I slammed it shut. "Mae," Ellie called out when she heard the door. I walked over. She had already hidden her phone, looking at me w