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."

eyes. "Only risotto? What

something easy on the mouth and not too flavorful," he said as he pointed at his mouth. "I

That was true.

the only one who feels fine. That really

up ordering risotto,

are you sure this is enough? You don't have to be shy,"

art

was a man of few

had spent working together, I came to

little," Kara said while 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

of Brandon washing his hair while wearing a tank top surfaced

too, but I just never get the chance to see for myself," Kara said, her gaze glinting as if she wished

I

lady. "Well, the opportunity is there for you to take. You could always go up there and rip his shirt off. You'd be able to

Kara said, embarrassed. I thought she would keep quiet after that, but she piped

on a mouthful of

reaching out and attempting to hold my chin

lunchtime! We're on break," Kara said

Howell. It would be a good way

chuckle.