Chapter 724

Brandon fell silent. I wasn't sure what he meant. Thoughts of his history with Isabella crossed my mind, and I scoffed. "You're not worried. You have plenty of women after all." As he continued to look at me without saying a word, I felt a pang of guilt wash over me. Just as I was about to ask why he was staring instead of responding, he quietly replied, "More than you being distant, I fear for your safety." He would rather let me misunderstand him, be angry with him, or even scold him than allow anyone else to hurt me. His intentions were truly well-meaning. I understood that feeling of fearing loss, especially when it came to someone I loved. "Stop it with the sweet talk. You're just deceiving me," I replied, not fully agreeing with his approach. To me, love meant sharing both joy and hardship. His fingers brushed against my face gently. "I'd rather lose the whole world than lose you." He rarely spoke such openly sentimental words. This one, however, hit the softest part of