Giving The Boy What He Wanted
With the exchange made, Brad hoped he’d struck a deal with the young troublemaker. With the mom blissfully unaware, maybe now the kid would straighten up. He relinquished the item into the boy’s eager hands, watching as he clutched it tightly.
Turning back to his seat, Brad let out a heavy sigh. It was a waiting game to see if the kid would stick to his word. But as he pondered what he’d handed over, doubts crept in. What exactly had he just given the little rascal? Only time would tell if it was enough to curb his mischief.
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Something Special
The object Brad handed over wasn’t just any old thing—it was his favorite treat. He figured giving the kid one might put an end to the shenanigans.
Those shiny silver wrappers weren’t cheap either. Brad splurged on imported chocolate from Belgium, and the wrapper’s gleam clarified that. He couldn’t help but smile as he heard the boy behind him tearing into it, the telltale sound of indulgence.
Sure, it was a small sacrifice of his pleasure, but if it kept the peace in the cabin, it was worth it. Brad settled back in his seat, feeling a sense of satisfaction and a lingering curiosity about how effective his chocolate bribery would be.
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Kept Him Busy
With the boy happily occupied munching on his candy, Brad finally caught a break. He leaned back, almost nodding off, soaking in the blissful silence that had replaced the constant jolts from behind.
In that fleeting moment of calm, Brad relished the tranquility, feeling like he could almost drift into dreamland. But little did he realize his peace was on borrowed time.
Unbeknownst to Brad, the boy’s attention would soon shift from the chocolate as he teetered on the edge of sleep. The impending return of chaos loomed like a storm gathering on the horizon, ready to shatter the serenity Brad had briefly found.
But for now, in those precious moments of reprieve, Brad savored the tranquility, hoping it would last a little longer.
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