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

never found the right opportunity to bring it up," Brandon mumbled

just like Chris. He used to preach about how these icy treats were detrimental to one's

felt upset. "If you don't like it, no need

Brandon looked at me. "Eating something so cold at night might not be the best idea for your

sa

the message and didn't press the issue any further. We finished the

voice, tinged with surprise,

Derick. A young woman with flawless makeup was

"Hello, Derick," I greeted.

some shaved ice all alone?" Derick asked as he hadn't noticed

scooped up a portion of my shaved ice. It's a little too cold. You shouldn't have too much," he said. Derick's eyes widened as they darted back

to Chris, I

my arm around Brandon's. He nodded subtly in Derick's direction without

and he finally recognized him. They had met

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