Chapter 159

But Bree didn't believe him and punched him playfully once more. "Don't try to scare me using Maddie. I don't believe you." "Hello, Bree," I called out, startling her. She turned around, and her eyes lit up at the sight of me. But the next moment, she blushed upon realizing that I must have seen them being all lovey-dovey. Bree shook Zack's hand off and hurried toward me. "Maddie, you're back! Have you eaten yet? I'll tell Xena to cook..." "Actually Bree, I already have," I lied. Only then did I realize that I hadn't even considered if Brandon had eaten. "Why don't you ever come home for dinner?" Bree chided softly. She seemed oblivious to Brandon's presence. It wasn't that she hadn't seen him, nor was she solely focused on me. This was just her way of expressing her disapproval of Brandon. However, Bree came from an influential family and wouldn't allow herself to be rude due to her upbringing. So, after a pointed half-minute of silence, she finally acknowledged Brandon. "You