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 just a chocolate-covered fruit after all.

treat from its hiding place. I had chosen a box filled with

one in my hand. "I want that one," he

was rendered speechless. That was the one I had already taken a bite out

and eaten my treat. He had eaten the strawberry

the center.

at my treat when he finished swallowing. Only one lonely fruit

I should eat it

him and the remaining

away, so I ate it, intending to

as I was about to swallow, Brandon turned around. There was a mischievous grin on

Brandon said. He pointed at a nearby drink stall and saved me from-

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

you thirsty?" he asked. It was hard to tell if he was genuinely confused

I mumbled. After paying. I walked away

for a considerable distance, he didn't say a word. Had