Chapter 311 So Sweet

Chapter 311 So Sweet

After hanging up the phone, Brandon, who had been watching Candice from the side, asked casually, "So, is Ulysses still coming?"

Candice told him honestly, "He can't make it anymore. The fact that he showed up here made it to the trending news. A bunch of fans will probably come around here to try their luck, so he left first."

Brandon acknowledged with a sound and said, "That's fine then."

Candice looked at him puzzled, "What do you mean by 'that's fine'?"

It sounded like Ulysses being here would somehow get in his way.

Brandon realized his slip of the tongue and explained, "Nothing, I just meant it wouldn't be good if it caused a commotion."

However, Candice keenly sensed something. She narrowed her eyes and asked, "Brandon, you didn't have something to do with what just happened, did you?"

Of course, Brandon couldn't admit it. He replied with a calm expression, "How could I possibly do something like that?"

But Candice examined him with suspicious eyes, becoming more and more certain in her heart that this had something to do with him!

But he wouldn't admit it.

Candice thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I'll call Caspian to come. He should be pretty happy to come keep watch."

With that, Candice picked up her phone, planning to call Caspian.

"Don't!" Brandon quickly raised his hand to stop her.

He looked at her with a helpless expression, "I admit it, it was indeed me."

Candice crossed her arms, looked up at him with a half-smile, "Why did you do that?"

Brandon looked at her deeply, his eyes full of affection. He said bluntly, "Naturally, it's to have more chances to spend time with you. You know me - whether in business or anything else, I'm best at seizing opportunities. You're mine, so naturally I need to minimize other people's chances as much as possible."

He said it matter-of-factly.

Candice rarely saw him being so direct, and for a moment, she was speechless.

Moreover, her ears unconsciously started burning, because the undisguised affection and possessiveness in his eyes were so naked that she could barely look directly at them.

Candice's cheeks also started heating up.

Brandon was becoming more and more blatant about his intentions.

At this moment, the two little ones came forward and interrupted them.

Yasmin said in a sweet childlike voice, "Daddy, Mommy, although we're very happy that you two are making eyes at each other, please don't ignore our existence. Look at your two cute children too."

Being teased by Yasmin like this, Candice suddenly snapped back to reality, looking a bit embarrassed.

She patted Yasmin's head, "What are you talking about? After playing for so long, aren't you tired yet?"

Yasmin smiled cheerfully and said, "I'm tired, and thirsty too. Mommy, we want to eat ice cream from over there!"

Candice glanced at where Yasmin was pointing. Usually, she didn't let the two little ones eat ice cream or popsicles much, and besides, they had just eaten some desserts.

But at this moment, seeing the two little ones covered in sweat from playing, their little faces all rosy and especially cute, their big watery eyes full of expectation as they looked at her.

Candice couldn't bear to refuse.

Brandon seemed to notice this too and said, "You wait here with the kids, I'll go buy it."

"Daddy's the best! I love Daddy the most!" Yasmin happily hugged Brandon's leg and quickly told him, "I want strawberry flavor!"

Elijah also quickly raised his hand, "I want vanilla flavor!"

Brandon asked Candice, "What about you?"

Candice didn't hesitate and also said, "I want matcha flavor."

Brandon nodded and soon went to buy them.

Candice watched his departing figure, feeling somewhat dazed.

If this were a few years ago, she couldn't have imagined in her dreams that Brandon would stand in line to buy ice cream for her.

But all of this was happening right now.

She stood there with the children, and a few minutes later, Brandon came back with several ice creams.

He distributed them one by one. Yasmin looked at the different-flavored ice creams and wanted to try them all.

Both Elijah and Candice indulgently offered theirs to her, letting her take a bite.

"Delicious!" Yasmin licked the corner of her mouth, then held her ice cream up to Candice and Elijah, "Mommy, Elijah, you try mine too!"

"Okay!" Candice had no objection and leaned in to take a small bite. She felt this kind of family time, sharing snacks, was very heartwarming.

Seeing Candice taste it, Elijah also went up and took a bite, his face full of satisfaction, "Strawberry ice cream is so sweet!"

Brandon seemed to be facing this kind of scene for the first time. He watched their interaction with gentle eyes.

Seeing his expression, Yasmin also asked, "Does Daddy want to try?"

Brandon was about to say no need, he didn't like sweets, but when he looked up, he saw Candice stick out her tongue and lightly lick her lips.

Her red lips had just been moistened by the ice cream and looked incredibly tempting.

Brandon suddenly felt his throat go a bit dry. His voice also deepened a few notches as he said, "I can try it later."

Yasmin nodded her little head and told him, "Then go buy another one, let's go sit over there!"

Brandon nodded absentmindedly but didn't actually go buy one.

A few minutes later, both little ones had finished eating, but their little hands were sticky from the melted ice cream, so they ran to wash their hands nearby.

Candice also had just the last bit of ice cream left.

Brandon suddenly leaned in, staring at her and asking, "Is it good?"

Candice took another bite and nodded, "Not bad."

"Really? Let me try."

As his voice fell, he leaned down and captured Candice's cool lips.

Brandon didn't linger too long, just kissed her lightly.

But Candice clearly felt his tongue gently trace the shape of her lips.

She froze for a moment.

Brandon looked at her dazed expression, looking quite pleased, "The taste is indeed good, very sweet."

He turned back around again, as if nothing had just happened.

But Candice felt her ears starting to burn again.

The sweet taste of the ice cream seemed to seep into her heart as well.

Having eaten ice cream, the two little ones were very satisfied and well-rested, so they pulled their parents to continue playing on the rides.

In the blink of an eye, it was evening. The group had pretty much exhausted their energy and were truly tired now.

Yasmin could barely walk anymore and immediately started acting cute, coming over to ask Brandon to carry her.

Brandon doted on her, so naturally he picked her up and carried her.

Seeing this, Candice asked Elijah, "Elijah, are you very tired too? Do you want Mommy to carry you?"

Elijah shook his head and told his mommy in his little voice, "No need, I'm a little man, I can walk by myself. Mommy played so many rides with us, you must be tired too, right?"

Candice's heart melted seeing him still caring about her at this time.

"Mommy's fine." She checked the time and suggested, "It's almost dinner time. Should we eat out tonight?"

Brandon naturally had no objection.

"Then let's go eat now!"

Both little ones nodded their heads - they were feeling a bit hungry too.

Coming out of Happy Valley, the family of four got in the car and headed to the restaurant.

The restaurant Knox had chosen had dishes that both the little ones and Candice liked. Elijah and Yasmin ate very happily.

However, when they were almost finished eating, Elijah suddenly remembered something and asked Brandon, "Daddy, after you leave this time, does that mean we won't see you for a long time again?"

They had played together during the day and hadn't thought much about it, but thinking about having to separate after tonight, Elijah started feeling reluctant again.

Brandon didn't lie to him and nodded, "Yes, Daddy is going on a business trip and will come back. You be good here, okay?"

"Okay." Elijah nodded his little head.

Yasmin had an outgoing personality and didn't hold back in expressing her feelings at all. She immediately told him, "Daddy, you work so hard, I'll miss you!"

Brandon smiled and pinched Yasmin's chubby little face, "Such a good girl."

At this moment, Ulysses also called.

"Candy, when are you guys coming back? Caspian is about to go home, and Mom and Dad are asking too." Because of his celebrity status, Ulysses couldn't stay at the coffee shop too long. After almost being recognized again, he hurried home first.

Only then did Candice remember she had forgotten to call Ulysses back. She quickly said, "We'll come back after dinner, before 8 o'clock!"

"Alright then!" Ulysses didn't press further.