Unfinished Business with You novel

Chapter 43

Olivia took off her coat and laid it on the chair. "He's at school."

Brian replied, "Oh. Was he alright that day?"

Olivia took a deep breath. "Not too bad. I thought he was fine until I found out about his bruised knee after getting home. Some parts were even bleeding. I have no idea what caused the injuries."

Looking slightly heavy-hearted, Brian asked, "Is that woman your younger sister from a different mother?"

"Yes," Olivia responded rather reluctantly. No longer wanting to talk about that, Olivia intentionally changed the topic. "How's your health?"

Brian sounded rather perfunctory as well when he said, "It's alright."

After that, Olivia turned around, took out a metal box from her handbag, and gave it to Brian. "This is for you."

This somewhat baffled Brian. "What's this?"

"These are candies. You should bring some of them with you next time and take one every time you feel unwell. It has different kinds of flavors and this is one of my favorite brands. It reminds me of my childhood."

Brian was pleasantly surprised and then naturally let out a smile. "Thanks."

"Don't be a stranger. This is nothing

guess my life is still worth something, isn't it? How can one meal be sufficient to pay you

or how many times you buy me one; it's about how you were willing

and commented, "It sounds like you're breaking up with

not what I meant. What I'm saying is

shy. "If you don't let me use this excuse again, how am I going to

said, "Why do we need an excuse to have a meal together? We can

a little shocked to hear that. "Really? So we’re

on the internet

"I don’t want to have

asked, "Will being so picky

my

the server showed up. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but your food is

on the table away while Brian still held on to the

All the time back

"You like candies?"

"Not too bad. I'd have one of them whenever I was in a bad mood. Something sweet can really brighten your day. Try it. It's