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.

You're still sick. It might make your throat

Though he didn't order the desserts, he

over at them, I felt a pang of

woman to be a bit demanding in

was the highest level a

me feel bored, like the bland

a little, but

Brandon agreed

looked back

he added,

can have as much as

I called out to him. "I

impulsiveness might be something a teenage girl would do, but d

and lightly brushed my nose with his

was surprised to see the waiter serving

some," Brandon said, glancing over

have. And whatever they don't,

his words were as tender as

took a bite of the mousse and said to him, "It's

the dessert but from