My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 226

Noah respectfully pushed Aiden's door open, then turned to Madeline, and said, "Ms. Larson, please come in

The room wasn't very well-lit. Beside the bed was a simple table, on which sat a illuminating the open book on the table

The nearby bookshelf held numerous ancient books, all looking quite worn.

a plain lamp. Its soft orange glow resembled a tiny orb, gently

Aladeline wasn't in the state to pay much attention to her surroundings-her head felt like a muddled mess.

Aiden opened a medical kit, took out a thermometer, and handed it to her. "Take your temperature"

Madeline looked at the thermometer in front of her. Aiden's hand was pale and slender, making the thermometer seem more valuable.

She quickly took it, saying, "Thank you."

The room was sparsely furnished. Madeline sat on a small, low stool, silently wanting for the temperature reading.

She closed her eyes, utterly exhausted and feeling unwell.

Hugging her knees, she wrapped her arms around herself.

The room was filled with a light incense-just ordinary agarwood, but it smelled quite pleasant.

A narrow wooden bed was placed against the window on the other side.

The patterned wooden window was propped open with a bamboo stick

In the chill, a small plum blossom branch peeked through the window, its beauty captivating.

Madeline couldn't help but think that this environment was perfect for the cultivation of inner virtues.

Her fever had already reached 1013 degrees Fahrenheit.

Noah sighed. "Ms. Larson, you really do have a fever and a cold. It's freezing up here. When I first came here, I couldn't handle it either. Look at your face-it's so red!" Madeline was at a loss for words.

"It's okay," Aiden said, sitting on the stool, appearing completely serene and unworldly.

small mole under his eye

he always wears a hat when he goes our Madeline thought to herself before

only uses herbal medicine because his good friend sends a lot of it here. That man

glanced sideways at him. "Mind

and covered his mouth.

handed Madeline some medicine. Take this and get some

the medicine and noticed the rosary beads on his wrist. It was long, wrapped around

donate some money tomorrow. Then

hadn't walked far when she heard footsteps behind her. Turning around, she saw Noah running

spotted Aiden standing under the caves, with the bamboo swaying gemily around him. He looked

beautiful Madeline thought to herself. She immediately pursed her lips, scolding herself for her improper

Mr. Bennett said that it's dark and the path is slippery, so it's unsafe for you to walk alone. He asked me to escort you back."

with a cheerful smile

just a kid, naturally

After all, it was late, and if she got lost, she might not be lucky

to

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"Well, thank

kyou then.

and hopped along

"Do you know Mr. Bennett's real

Bennett often. Besides, he's very quiet, spending most of his time reading or sweeping. Sometimes he wanders through the mountains. He doesn't talk to us much. But he has

it fun living in

Noah b

cover up. "But priests shouldn't be thinking about fun every day. I'm here to focus on my

had only recently joined the chapel. His parents had consulted a fortune teller, who said that due to his frail health, he might not survive if he stayed home, so they sent him here for safety. He was well aware of

and quietly led the

and with

Madeline the hot water he had just brought. "Here's some hot water for you,

it and thanked

to give you this." Noah pulled a set of rosary beads from

thought of the

more about seeking redemption. As a Christian, he was somewhat

rosary beads Madeline