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."

"Only risotto? What about other

need something easy on the mouth and not too flavorful," he said as he pointed at his mouth. "I haven't been drinking much water

That was true.

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

risotto, salad on

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

art

was a

together, I came to notice that he spent most of

like someone who eats that little," Kara said while Brandon was somewhere else. My mouth was already uncomfortable and I

wearing a tank

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

I

there for you to take. You could always go up

quiet after that, but she

on a

serious, Maddie! He looks at you a certain way. He's also so easily physical with you," Kara said before reaching out and attempting to hold my chin like he

on

you should really give it a try with Mr. Howell. It would be a good way to piss Mr. Gildon

chuckle. "I thought you liked