Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"I'll have two carbonaras, one with no mushrooms and only the beef slices. I'd also like a mango juice, a glass of plain water, and a blueberry mousse with less cream."

Keith placed the order clearly meant for two people with refined ease.

One of the carbonaras had been altered to Lisa's taste, especially with the detail of the beef slices. It was something that only someone very close to her or who had paid careful attention to her would know. Lisa would never complain about food in front of others. She would just avoid anything with mushrooms.

Keith hadn't seen Lisa for years. They had also just recently confirmed their relationship. Despite that, Keith still remembered her preferences well, showing how thoughtful he was.

Previously, I had mocked their relationship as just a passing fling. But it turned out that Keith was really putting in the effort.

"We should order."

Brandon gave my hand a light squeeze, gently reminding me.

I realized it wasn't the best time to interrupt Lisa and Keith's rare moment together.

Besides, they had chosen a spot so close to the hospital. It was probably because they were too busy to even have a proper date.

It would be rude to interrupt them now.

Brandon and I went to place our order. Given my fever and sore throat, he picked out light and soothing dishes for me.

dessert for another time. You're still sick.

he didn't order

talking. As I glanced over at them, I felt a pang of dissatisfaction. Suddenly, I felt like making

a bit demanding

loved and indulged was the highest level a woman could aspire to in a

feel bored, like the bland

have a little, but

Brandon agreed with a

gaze and looked back

added, "Be

better, you can have as much

to him. "I was

just a self-inflicted misery. Such impulsiveness might

chuckled and lightly brushed my nose with

to see the waiter serving the

Brandon said, glancing over at

get what others have. And whatever they don't, you'll get that too," he added

that, his words were as tender

the mousse and said to him, "It's really

the dessert but from Brandon's