038

I'll Always Be With You

“What are you doing, Brandon?” Astor asked, his gaze fully settled on Brandon.

“Uhmm..”

Before Brandon could reply, Charlotte stepped in, her voice calm but still shaky. “I almost fell, and he came to help me,” she said, glancing back at Brandon.

“He saved me, Astor.”

Astor’s eyes shifted between them, his sharp gaze lingering on Brandon, who looked as though he were bracing for a storm.

Brandon swallowed hard, forcing himself to nod. “Yes... yes, Mr. Astor,” he stammered, his words fumbling out.

Astor’s jaw tightened for a moment before he nodded, his expression unreadable. “Alright,” he said finally. “Let’s go.”

He placed...