Chapter 495

Otherwise, Brandon wouldn't be helping so many people every year, leaving himself strapped for cash to get Ellie the heart transplant she needed. Plus, if I hadn't given Chris that blood transfusion back then, I'd basically be watching him die. I couldn't wrap my head around what Brandon was thinking and was tired of pretending. So, I opened my eyes, leaving him no chance to hide the tenderness in his gaze. His hand, which had been gently stroking my face, froze. The warmth and sadness in his eyes were there for me to see. After a quick pause, he pulled his hand away, but I grabbed it before he could fully pull it back. "Brandon, what are you doing? I know you care about me. I can feel it. So why do you keep hurting me like this?" Tears started streaming down my face. I was slightly surprised. Was I really the type to cry so easily? I always thought I was strong, but my tears always managed to mess everything up. Maybe it was better to just let them fall. Crying in front of Bra