Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1366

"You did that on purpose, didn't you?" Valarie cut Brandon off, her gaze sharp with accusation.

Brandon hesitated, caught off guard for a moment.

After a brief pause, he nodded. "Yes, I did. Because I don't like how much attention you're giving Stefan. If it had been any other server handling the bill, would you still be questioning me like this?"

"There's no 'if.' I chose to be with you again, which means I'm not holding onto anything with Stefan. So, there's no reason for you to single him out," Valarie

replied.

Brandon's expression darkened slightly. He opened his mouth as if to speak, then held back. "Alright. I understand."

"Good. Let's go home," Valarie said, and the car fell into silence.

When they finally arrived at the Weir residence, Brandon broke the quiet. "Valarie, don't you think... things between us aren't the same anymore?"

They were supposed to be a couple, yet they tiptoed around each other-testing boundaries, afraid to say the wrong thing.

Valarie pressed her lips together, lowering her gaze. "We're back together, but what happened before doesn't disappear. It's going to take time to get things back to how they were."

Brandon let out a bitter laugh, the fear lingering in his chest.

he couldn't shake the feeling that

Good night," he said

nodded, stepped out of the car, and

she sank onto the

Brandon another chance would mean they

be. Now, she realized that

Her phone suddenly vibrated.

the screen to see a message from

did you and

him to notice so quickly.

Valarie: [Yes.]

Stefan transferred

over dinner, but now that you're back with Mr. Sumner, it doesn't feel right anymore.

message, pursing her lips. After a

have to. Your mother will still need money for her treatments.

can't just take your money. I don't want to owe you too much. If you don't accept it, I'll go to

could almost picture his stubborn, slightly aggrieved

first time

walking alone in the pouring rain, drenched and looking as if