Chapter 167

I didn't ask Derick who he was with. Judging from her heavy makeup and flamboyant outfit, she was clearly a fling of his and not a serious girlfriend. As Derick disappeared into the night, I noticed that my bowl was empty. Brandon had eaten all my shaved ice. "Let's grab something else to eat," Brandon said shamelessly. Gritting my teeth, I said, "Sure." Brandon led me to a spaghetti stall and ordered two plates. This time, he didn't steal my food because the food was warm. Apparently, it wasn't because he liked shaved ice that he ate it; he simply didn't want me to have too much. He was annoying, but it stemmed from a place of genuine care. After we finished eating, we continued our stroll. We saw a stall selling pets, while another stall sold plants. In the end, I purchased two potted plants for Brandon. "Your place seems a bit empty. These will add a touch of life. A gift from me." "Am I not vibrant enough for your liking?" he teased. If he was the epitome of vibrancy, then