Chapter 933

I took a step closer to Brandon and gently brushed the leaf against the tip of his nose. "Don't you agree?" I asked. He didn't respond, just gazed at me with an unsettling intensity. "Mae, I'm a bit scared," he admitted. I chuckled and asked, "Scared of what?" But Brandon didn't answer. I knew what was on his mind. He was afraid that I would one day follow in Chris' footsteps. My words and actions had been infused with a sense of tranquility and compassion. He feared that I would adopt a very spiritual lifestyle. The day before the start of winter, Serenity Tea House was set to open. Brandon had offered to decorate the estate. Since I wasn't feeling well, he told me to stay home and rest. But I already knew what he was planning, courtesy of Xander. I pretended to be oblivious and let Brandon take charge, staying at home as he had instructed. Lisa had taken two days off to keep me company. "You don't seem as busy lately, Dr. Carline." I noticed something different and asked