Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 165

Chapter 165

"Then you try it." Brandon brought his chocolate-covered apple near my mouth.

I Instinctively twisted my head away, but he was persistent, seemingly determined to see me eat it.

There was no escaping, so I reluctantly opened my mouth and took a bite. It was sweet and sour.

While not unpleasant, I preferred sweeter fruits, like the ones I bought. But seeing Brandor's expectant gaze, I smiled and pretended that it tasted good. I mumbled while chewing, "It's really good."

"I want to try yours," Brandon said. He didn't eat his treat and asked for mine instead.

I instinctively hid the treat behind my back, like a child protecting a prized candy bar.

Brandon laughed. "I just want a taste, not the whole thing.-Look at how worried you are."

His playful teasing continued. "Such a stingy one, aren't you?"

was right. It was just a chocolate-covered fruit after all.

chosen a box filled with five

the treats inside the box, Brandon looked at the one in

That was the one I had already taken a bite out

already leaned in and eaten

the center.

treat when he finished swallowing. Only one lonely fruit remained. I

I should eat it

staring at his back. My gaze shifted between him and the remaining fruit, a sweet green grape. It

would be a waste to throw it away,

to swallow, Brandon turned around. There was a mischievous grin

bit too sweet. I need a drink," Brandon said. He

get one," I offered generously. After what happened with the chocolate-covered fruits, I learned my lesson. I let him decide

was hard to tell if he was genuinely

I mumbled. After paying. I walked

me silently. Even though we had walked for a considerable distance, he didn't say