Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 189

I never complained about bitter medicine again after my parents passed on. No one offered candy to go with the medicine. I never had any again either.

"It's sweet," Brandon said as he raised the candy and brushed it against my lips. It seemed like an enticing

gesture.

I ended up opening my mouth. Once he popped the candy in, tears welled in my eyes and streamed down.

"Why are you crying?" He caressed my face and wiped my tears.

His words made me feel worse. My tears became more uncontrollable.

Brandon couldn't keep up with wiping my tears. He took the cup from me and squeezed my hand. "Let's not take the medicine if it's too bitter."

After he left, I buried my face in my hands. I felt much better after crying.

The thermometer under my armpit beeped to show its final reading, so I took it out. It read 38.2 degrees Celsius.

I had a fever as expected.

returned with a towel that was seemingly wrapped

We won't need the medicine if your temperature drops. "Close your eyes and get

down on the couch. He

the click of a lighter. The

rubbed his hand against mine. I instinctively

knew this remedy because my dad used it

was a little scary, having to put the hands in

and then my right. I thought he was done, but he reached out and

foot back

that you tried to strip me? You won't even

froze at Brandon's words. I wanted to play dead and pretend that I passed out, but

he could state the details, he must know I remembered

at moments like this, so I

rubbed my foot. The tickling warm sensation

warm yet also sad. The tears couldn't help but fall again. "Take

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called out,