Chapter 7

Brandon’s POV

As I made my way back up towards my office, I kept replaying what Lex meant when she said that I was only a small part of the reason she couldn’t let me back in. I wonder what other ghosts haunt her? I could tell that they were bad, just by the look in her eyes. It was the look of trauma and scars that ran deep.

I hope that she has someone that she can talk to about it. I know having Mark and Thomas to talk to about what we experienced definitely played a part in my healing process. I know I still have some issues, but they are nowhere like they used to be.

When I finally reached my office, I noticed that my door is slightly ajar, which is something that I don’t do. My door is always shut no matter if I’m in my office or not. I immediately go on high alert, as I slowly push my door open. I let out the breath that I had been holding, when I saw my mom sitting on the couch to my right.

“Mom, to what do I owe this lovely surprise?” I asked as I walked toward her and kis