Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)

"It'll never be too late?" Freddy mused.

The notion breathed life into Freddy inexplicably, reviving a flicker of hope.

Not thinking straight thanks to the alcohol, he asked Bruno a question he never thought he would.

"Bruno, you've known Mashauva for such a long time; do you not have even the slightest bit of feeling toward her?" Bruno was rendered speechless.

Staring at Freddy, he warned, "Don't think that I won't beat the crap out of you just because you're drunk talking."

"So what if I am? Mashauva is so adorable. As if I'd believe you feel nothing towards her when you've spent the better part of your life with her."

Did he feel anything for her? Bruno pondered on it and thought it was platonic. All he saw in Mashauva was a sister. Granted, he had treated her better than Jelly Bean.

But it was because he would take Mashauva's feelings into account more as she was not his biological sister, whereas Jelly Bean was. So...

he'd often somewhat neglect Jelly Bean's feelings.

As the thought crossed his mind, Bruno thought he should go home that weekend and spend some time with her.

More importantly, Jelly Bean seemed to have become close to a boy at her school. Apparently, he was rather poor; she'd secretly cook and deliver him food.

Every time Bruno asked her to hang out, she'd refuse, saying she had more important things to do.

If anything, it was to hang out with that boy, wasn't it?

Bruno shook his head, resigned. Jelly Bean was so young, yet she was already beginning to pursue boys. He could only imagine what she'd be like when she was older. "Why won't you say anything? What's on your mind?" Freddy looked glumly at Bruno. "Has my words served as a reminder that you have feelings for Mashauva too?" Bang!

As soon as he finished speaking, Bruno punched him in the face.

whether he couldn't or that he didn't want to, he took the full blow and landed by

him

I don't give a d*mn about your sieve-like memory or your joking at my expense, Freddy

"I'm slandering her just because I

I'd have any feelings for

snorted and said, "So you're tied down by this mindset? If

didn't answer him, but his

you can bullsh*t just because you've drunk alcohol? You were the one who came begging me back then, asking for permission to be her

tears brimming in

know

Bruno frowned, upset. What terrifying thought? It wasn't

believe I'd think that

was laughing, there was not a trace of joy, but

at Freddy dazedly for what felt like a century before

before you punch

yourself if Mashauva likes you? She has always clung to you ever since she was a child. Although we are all close as a group, don't you think she treats you differently

how I wish you could see how evasive her gaze was knowing her, what was that if not a sign of guilt? But the question

was the reason Freddy

place in her heart, even more so as he'd still have a fighting chance. But if she already had someone in her heart, he could basically

more, that f*cking person was

I possibly compete with you?" Freddy laid on the ground like a broken puppet, saying, "It's impossible. I have no chance.

Bruno said nothing.

the moment when he had

you don't believe me, you can ask her roommate,

pretend I never heard any of it, and you never said anything. Forget all

you can fool yourself, Bruno? If

pursed his lips into a thin line, then said, "We grew up together. That's just dependence on her part. She hasn't grown up yet, so her thoughts haven't