Chapter 236

Chris said, "You're despicable." He then grabbed Brandon by the collar. My nerves got to me, and I started to move toward them. But then I heard Brandon speak calmly, "Is your idea of despicable that I'm treating Mae with a care you never bothered to show her, Mr. Gildon?" Chris' eyes narrowed. "Brandon, these cheap tricks you use to impress a girl won't fool Maddie. She doesn't like this kind of fantasy, you know?" I thought, "Don't I? Is it true?" I once told Chris that I didn't. I remember our first Valentine's Day after we officially became a couple. He didn't get me any gifts, not even a dinner. The next day, we happened to have a meal with Derick and a few others. Derick playfully teased me, asking how Chris had spent our first Valentine's Day together. Back then, I felt utterly humiliated. Later, Chris apologized, claiming he had simply forgotten. I had no choice but to play along, pretending I wasn't into those things. But I wondered—what kind of girl wouldn't like flo