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.

you sick?" he inquired, putting his grocery bag down and walking

I couldn't react quickly enough to reply and

hear a hint of sternness in

registering that he

light person, so when he swept me into his arms, I instinctively grabbed onto him upon feeling unsteady. He laid me on the couch and looked

I realized I was barefoot. My mind, at that moment, had

that, he went into my bedroom and

water." I didn't answer

then went to fetch me a glass of water.

the door. I didn't question

went to

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

I pulled my collar and stuffed the thermometer under