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."

widened her eyes. "Only risotto? What about

the mouth and not too flavorful," he said as he

That was true.

Kara observed. She then muttered to herself, "I'm the only one who feels fine. That really makes me

ended up ordering risotto, salad

don't have to be shy," Kara said even

art

Brandon was a man of few

working together, I came to notice that he spent most of his time doing,

Brandon was somewhere else. My mouth was already uncomfortable and I didn't feel like eating much. I did my best to keep my answer short and sweet. "He's the lean type, not

while wearing

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

I

take. You could always go up there and rip his shirt off. You'd be able to

thought she would keep quiet after that, but she piped up again and said, "Maddie, I think Mr.

on a

so easily physical with you," Kara said before reaching out and attempting to hold my chin like he had.

We're on break," Kara

it a try with Mr. Howell. It would be a good way to piss Mr. Gildon off." Kara was really

let out a chuckle. "I thought you liked