Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 166

I wanted to have shaved ice, my favorite treat. Brandon, however, frowned upon seeing my order.

"Not a fan?" I teased.

"Not exactly the healthiest choice," Brandon commented.

I smiled mischievously. "Wow, Brandon. You seem to be quite the expert on women's health. Is this really your first time dating?"

"Yes," Brandon affirmed.

I pouted and shot him a look which said I didn't believe him.

"Well, I do have a sister, so I've picked up a thing or two about women's health." Brandon's words caught me off guard, and my hand paused in its movement.

A sister? This was news to me. Suddenly, a melody popped into my head-how many good sisters do you have?

As if reading my mind, Brandon added, "We share the same parents. We're related by blood."

gaze and took another bite of my shaved ice. "You never

it up," Brandon mumbled as he

to preach about how these icy treats were detrimental

this memory, I felt upset. "If you don't like it, no need to force it down.

something so cold at night might

sa

as a way of protesting. Brandon seemed to get the message and

tinged with surprise,

around, I saw Derick. A young woman with flawless makeup was holding his

"Hello, Derick," I greeted.

alone?" Derick asked as

It's a little too cold. You shouldn't have too much," he said. Derick's eyes widened as they darted back and forth between me and Brandon. He clearly wanted to ask what was going

I

spoke, I wrapped my arm around Brandon's. He nodded subtly in Derick's direction without

at Brandon, and he finally recognized him. They had met before at the amusement park the last time. Brandon nodded again,

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