Chapter 656

Chapter 656

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I had no idea how long I’d been out when I felt someone lightly patting my cheek. “Take some fever meds first,” a voice

said.

I opened my eyes and realized I was leaning against Edward’s chest. He was holding a glass of water and two pills.

I sat up quickly, took the pills, and swallowed them with the water.

“Where am I?” I asked, taking in the masculine, sturdy bedroom around me.

“This is my place,” Edward replied.

I was totally thrown off. I thought he was taking me to the hospital. Why were we at his house?

“Why didn’t we go to the hospital?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Edward smiled. “I’ve got a family doctor. Going to the hospital would’ve been a hassle.”

I just stared at him, a little dazed, and he reached out to gently ruffle my hair. “Don’t worry so much. Look at you, you’re a mess. I promise, you’re safe with me.”

“You look wiped out. Try to get some sleep,” Edward said softly, settling me onto the bed and making sure I was comfortable.

After a little while, the doctor came in and spoke quietly with Edward.

IV. While the nurse was setting it up, Edward never left my side, keeping watch over

figured maybe it’s the food here, or maybe I’m just not used to the

a while ago, but seeing Edward/sitting there, I pretended

like he could tell I was peeking at him.

caught me, so there was no point in pretending

you

a long moment. “I’ve had it ready for

really… I can go downstairs myself,” I said, not wanting to trouble

stay in bed and

out the door. I quietly settled back and pulled the blanket over

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came back with a bowl of vegetable gruel and a few cute little pies, all looking fresh

on the couch and eat,”

walked over to the couch,

but all I could see were big trees blocking my view. There was no way to

actually live?” I

“Yeah, is

here? Won’t it cause you any trouble?” I

casual shrug. “Trouble?

of any real reason,

gently, “Come on, stop overthinking it. Just

up at Edward–he’d made this just for me.

it was almost scary. If he set his sights on someone, they’d be doomed–no chance to fight back, you’d

me spacing out, he chuckled. “What are you thinking about now? Don’t overthink it. If

don’t have your knack for handling trouble,”

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