Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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I didn't ask Derick who he was with. Judging from her heavy makeup and flamboyant outfit, she was clearly a fling of his and not a serious girlfriend.

As Derick disappeared into the night, I noticed that my bowl was empty. Brandon had eaten all my shaved

ice.

"Let's grab something else to eat," Brandon said shamelessly.

Gritting my teeth, I said, "Sure."

Brandon led me to a spaghetti stall and ordered two plates. This time, he didn't steal my food because the food was warm. Apparently, it wasn't because he liked shaved ice that he ate it; he simply didn't want

me to have too much.

He was annoying, but it stemmed from a place of genuine care.

After we finished eating, we continued our stroll. We saw a stall selling pets, while another stall sold plants.

a bit empty. These will add a touch of life. A gift from

teased. If he was the epitome of vibrancy, then

as perfumes-a surefire way to enhance your romantic prospects," I countered. Brandon chuckled

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I raised a hand in warning before he could speak.

continued to stroll around with Brandon carrying the potted plants. We walked until midnight, but the streets were

that he had to work

walk around

feigned exhaustion and yawned. "No, I'm

Brandon kept quiet the entire time, but I didn't notice because my attention was on the various trinket and snack stalls lining the street. When I

look

to see his face drained of color. Despite his obvious discomfort, he still nodded as he looked at my head." Looks good." "You don't look good though, I said,

beads of sweat trickling down his forehead. He was sweating profusely. I held his wrist and asked,

stomach doesn't feel right,"

eating shaved ice flashed before my eyes. "It

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grip on his wrist in response. Finally, he said

was furious all of a sudden. "How long has it been bothering you?"