Chapter 20

Unexpectedly, Brandon laughed sardonically. He didn't believe Roxanne's words. As he slowly approached her, rainwater dripped from his soaked body onto the carpet, leaving dark patches behind. They seemed to mirror his state of mind. "You can't possibly not love me," Brandon stated. He scanned Roxanne's expression, searching for any sign that she was lying. "You've given up so much for me and pursued me for six whole years. So, how could you possibly stop loving me just like that?" he argued. Roxanne laughed bitterly. Lifting her chin defiantly, she enunciated her words. "So you do know how much I gave up for you?" Her tone was so sarcastic that it made Brandon feel as though his heart had been squeezed. It felt suffocatingly painful. "Yes, that's why I came to bring you back," he admitted. Then, with a pleading expression, Brandon begged, "I know I've done you wrong, Roxanne, and I know I've done many forgivable things to you in the past. But I'm here now, trying to make it ri