âTheyâre not too heavy,â Rosalynn replied.
For someone skilled in boxing, this weight was hardly a big deal.
âThose shopping trips can get overwhelming, especially if you are going to fill a lot of bags.
Next time, bring a bodyguard along to help you carry everything.
â
He gathered all the bags in one hand and placed his free hand on Rosalynnâs shoulder.
âI donât think Rosalynn needs to have someone else guard and help her when she already has you acting as her bodyguard,â Karina teased.
A smirk played on Brianâs lips as he slightly lifted an eyebrow and said, âWell, as long as youâre comfortable with Rosalynn and me getting cozy, Iâm happy to be her bodyguard and accompany her shopping.
â
Karina and Maggie exchanged a speechless glance, the weight of Brianâs words hanging heavy in the air.
To the duo, Brian and Rosalynnâs public displays of affection were getting tiresome, to say the least.
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Karina shook her head and said, âForget it.
â
Smiling, Rosalynn asked Maggie, âMaggie, is he here yet?â
Glancing at her watch, Maggie replied, âI have no idea.
â
She had to admit to herself that she was clueless about Sanfordâs arrival time as she hadnât asked him.
Behind the corner of his eye, Brian caught sight of someone walking towards them.
The approaching figure solidified into Sanford.
âBrian!â he called out as he walked up to the group.
A questioning look flickered across Sanfordâs face as he reached them and asked, âHave you finished shopping already?â
âOf course, Sanford.
Perhaps you could follow Mr.
Hughesâs lead and help Maggie with her bags?â Karina remarked teasingly.
Smiling, Maggie quickly shook her head and said, âDonât worry, I can manage.
â
With a chuckle, Sanford gave Maggieâs head a quick, affectionate rub and took the bags in her hand.
âIâm so sorry, Your Majesty, I wasnât fast enough to help you with the bags.
You can punish me whenever you want,â he said lightheartedly and winked.
Hearing this, Maggieâs heart softened and she asked teasingly, âHmm, about your punishment, are we talking push-ups or something more creative?â
Sanford grinned charmingly and replied, âLooks like Iâll have to suffer the torture⦠of a kiss.
â
A blush bloomed across Maggieâs cheeks as fast as Sanfordâs words left his lips.
Her hands flew to cover her face, but a shy smile peeked through her fingers, betraying her delight.
Witnessing his overly flirtatious behavior in such a public setting, Maggie pondered the reason behind it.