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 other

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

That was true.

herself, "I'm the only one

three of us ended up ordering risotto, salad on the side and some

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

art

Brandon was a man of

days we had spent working together, I came to notice

we order a couple more things? Mr. 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 my best to keep my answer short and sweet. "He's the lean type,

after saying that, the image of Brandon washing his hair while wearing a tank top surfaced in my mind.

just never get the chance to see for myself," Kara said,

I

to take. You could always go up

that, but she piped up again and said, "Maddie, I think Mr. Howell has

choked on a mouthful of

with you," Kara said before reaching out and attempting to hold my chin like he had. I swatted

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

let out a chuckle. "I thought you liked