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

as he pointed at his mouth. "I haven't been

That was true.

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

ordering risotto, salad on the side and some grilled

You don't have to be shy,"

art

Brandon was a

to notice that he spent most of his time

Howell doesn't look like someone who eats that little," Kara said while Brandon was somewhere else. My mouth was already uncomfortable and I didn't feel like eating much. I did

his hair while wearing a tank top surfaced in my

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

I

the opportunity is there for you to take. You could always go up there and rip his shirt

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

on a mouthful

said before reaching out and attempting to hold my chin like he had. I swatted her hand away. "Are you ready to say goodbye

lunchtime! We're on

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

let out a chuckle. "I thought you liked