Chapter 39

I picked up the toothbrush holder, filled it with water, and began brushing my teeth. I didn't spare a glance at Hammy. But she didn't take her eyes off me, scrutinizing me from head to toe and back again. "Maddie, this is Hammy Smith," Kelly introduced.

My mouth was full of toothpaste as I nodded at Hammy.

She had a round face, but she wasn't overweight. She was dressed in a floral dress, and her makeup showed she had put effort into her appearance.

"Hammy, this is Madeline Crown. Isn't her skin as smooth as I said?" Kelly asked as she washed some clothes by hand.

When Hammy's eyes met mine, she looked insecure. But she didn't admit it, saying, "She's young. Of course her skin is smooth. I wasn't bad at her age.

either."

Kelly pursed her lips. Hammy rolled her eyes. Watching their subtle conflict felt

like a comedy.

As I finished brushing my teeth, Hammy asked, "Ms. Crown, are you here to visit some relatives? Or are you here just for fun?”

rinsing out

you come alone? Didn't your boyfriend tag along?" Hammy's question. made

single." My answer made her face

couple?" Kelly asked supportively. Hammy's lips twitched, and she finally said, "He's just a toad. Even if a

her jealousy, she had inadvertently admitted that I

looked at me. "Maddie, didn't you say that you dreamt

Chap 39

"Yes..."

Her gaze turned

to you. Brandon is my man.

you

tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. "Well... have you two made

flushed, reminding me of the scene where Brandon had supposedly tossed her

right?" I replied without

for us

let me help,"

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