Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 188

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Chapter 188

It was Brandon!

He was unlocking his door while carrying a bag of groceries.

Perhaps I opened the door too abruptly because he looked back at me and squeezed his eyes slightly. As if my soul had left my body, I stared at him blankly and bald nothing.

Finally, he spoke up. "What's up?"

I regained my senses and shook my head.

his grocery

quickly enough to reply

my forehead. It felt cool. I could hear a hint of sternness in his voice. "Are you

registering that he was asking

so when he swept me into his arms, I instinctively grabbed onto

barefoot. My mind, at that moment, had wandered off and lost its way.

helplessness. With that, he went into my bedroom and passed me my slippers. "Do

some water." I didn't answer

then went to fetch me a glass of water. However, the kettle was

I didn't question where we were going because it didn't bother me

back to his place and laid on his couch. Then, he went to boil some water and showed me

palm. Afraid I would let go of it, he gripped my hand and instructed slowly, "I can't do it for you, so you must do it yourself. Place it in

that, he tentatively released my hand. "I'll fetch you some water for the medicine. If the fever persists, I'll send you to the hospital. Due to

were alone, I