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.

then returned with a towel that was

fever. Have some water. We won't need the medicine if your temperature drops. "Close

down on the couch.

obediently closed my eyes, but soon I heard the click of a lighter. The smell of burning alcohol

rubbed his hand against mine. I instinctively flinched, but he

knew this remedy because my dad used

scary, having to put the hands in burning

right. I thought he was done, but

foot back and rejected,

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

Brandon's words. I wanted to play dead and

details, he

the best strategy at moments like this, so I closed my eyes and

my foot. The tickling warm sensation hit me

still around. I felt warm yet also sad. The tears couldn't help but fall again. "Take a nap. I made

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called out, watching him