Chapter 407

When Brandon said that, my nose twitched and I felt a lump in my throat. "Brandon," I said. "I can't believe you're being so unreasonable. You won't even hear me out." "I am listening," Brandon countered. "I called you. I wanted to hear your explanation, but you didn't answer my calls." As soon as he said this, I could almost imagine him frantically searching for me, checking the surveillance footage to find that I had left with Chris. Chris had told me that Brandon had been looking for me. I grabbed Brandon's hand. "I didn't mean to ignore your calls. I was in the ICU." "I know." Brandon's lips curved into a slight smile. "That's why I'm not angry. And you'll see why you couldn't get through me soon enough." Brandon glanced at the building in the distance. "I haven't slept or had a drink since you left last night. I'm exhausted and parched." His words made my heart ache, and I felt a pang of guilt. I started walking again, with Brandon by my side. "You knew why I had to leave. W