Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 74

The medicated spray worked well. The burning pain

almost immediately.

in my mouth was relieved.

During lunch, I felt much more at ease while drinking water.

However, I still didn't dare to eat any food. There was salt, spices, and other ingredients in the food which would definitely make my ulcers hurt again.

"Let's order some risotto, Maddie. We can just order some steamed broccoli on the side," Kara said, trying to come up with things I could eat.

I knew that she had to have meat with every meal, so I said, "I'll be okay with just the risotto, but order whatever you like."

Kara was about to say something when Brandon walked over and asked, "Can I leech off you guys for lunch today?"

It was really strange to see such a strong, independent man use a term like leech off". However, I was still going to turn him down. After all, I still felt awkward about him helping me with the medicine, no matter how casual he, seemed about it.

Before I could speak, Kara nodded enthusiastically like the fangirl she was. Okay! What do you want for lunch?"

"I..." he trailed off as he looked at me. "I'll have the same thing as Ms. Crown."

her eyes. "Only risotto? What

said as he pointed at his mouth. "I

That was true.

"I'm the only one who feels fine.

ended up ordering risotto, salad on the

is enough? You don't have to be shy," Kara said even after completing

art

Brandon was a man of

we had spent working together, I came to notice

My mouth was already uncomfortable and I didn't feel like eating much. I did

image of Brandon washing his hair while wearing a tank top surfaced in my mind.

he's pretty lean too, but I just never get the chance to see for myself," Kara said, her gaze glinting as if she

I

you to take. You could always

quiet after that, but she piped up

on a

reaching out and attempting to

on break," Kara said

with Mr. Howell. It would be a good way to piss Mr. Gildon

let out a chuckle. "I thought you