Chapter 42

This was the first time I had said something so bold. Brandon paused, then responded in a cool and detached manner. "You're overthinking it." I felt a bit awkward. He turned around and started cutting the watermelon. He arranged them neatly on a plate as if they were soldiers waiting for inspection. Watching him, I suddenly felt a strong urge to explore his room again. "Why aren't you eating? Just looking at it won't satisfy you," Kelly teased me. I realized that Kelly was no ordinary person. She could scold with her hands on her hips. But she showed care with warmth and told a risque joke without missing a beat. "I was just waiting for you. You've worked hard standing up for me," I replied playfully, handing her the biggest piece of watermelon. Kelly didn't hesitate and took a bite. "It's sweet. But I can't eat much because of my high blood sugar." I started eating the watermelon too. But Brandon went back to his room and didn't come out again. When it was time for dinner, h