Chapter 74

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Medicine really is a lifesaver.

After using the spray, the burning in my mouth finally eased up. By lunchtime, even drinking water wasn't torture anymore. But still, I wasn't about to risk eating anything solid. Salt and spices? Yeah, no way. "Keira, how about we stick to porridge, maybe some eggs or a salad on the side?" Demi suggested, trying to keep things simple for me.

I knew how much she loved her meat. "I'll just have porridge. You can get whatever sides you want."

Demi was about to respond when Hayden strolled over "Mind if I join you for lunch?" he asked.

Hearing a guy like him ask to "join us for lunch felt so weird

I was on the verge of turning him down-I was still feeling a little awkward after he helped me with the spray earlier. He didn't seem fazed, but I sure was.

Before I could say anything, though, Demi-ever the fangirl-nodded eagerly. "Of course, Mr. Hart. What would you like to eat?"

III..." Hayden glanced at me and continued, "have what

Kay is having-porridge."

Demi's eyes practically popped out. "Just porridge? No sides?"

"Something light is fine, low salt, low oil," Hayden replied, pointing to his mouth. "I haven't been drinking much water lately either."

Fair point.

herself, "Seems like I'm the only one not suffering.

of quinoa porridge, a

too little food? Will it

enough," Hayden

I'd noticed he was more of a doer

a couple more sides. I mean, look at Mr. Hart's

the mood for chit-chat, so I went with a quick

time I saw Hayden washing his hair

Hart really is all muscle. I just haven't had the chance to see for myself," Demi remarked, with that look in her eye that said

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ask him to take off his shirt right now so you

"Keira!" Demi blushed.

nope, she kept going. "I think

nearly choked on

so hands-on with you," Demi teased, mimicking

away. "Do you

on lunch break," Demi countered, making

Hart? It might even get under Mr. Johnston's skin, show him you've

"I thought you had a crush on Mr.

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