When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 98

Chapter 98



Finally making it to a villager's place after a rough journey, I was greeted with warmth. Their cozy two-story home was inviting, but my body betrayed me, falling ill.

Already frail, the travel had worn me down, and a fever had taken hold, leaving me delirious.

When Clyde called, it was Lina who answered. I didn't catch their exchange, but his urgency was palpable.

Two days later, as the rain ceased, my fever persisted. Vinson, taking no chances, hoisted me onto a tractor.

"We've got to get you to the hospital for a shot, or you'll be out of your mind with fever."

He borrowed a military coat from our host, wrapping me in it before pulling me close to his chest.

Looking up at his profile, I was suddenly reminded of Clyde.

During our junior year, after three nights without sleep, I'd collapsed from exhaustion. It was Clyde who'd rushed me to the infirmary, concern etched on his face.

And now, in this moment, I saw that same concern on Vinson's face.

I reached out, touching his chin, whispering, "Clyde, you need a shave... you look... scruffy."

Vinson paused, then tightened his hold on me.

Awakening to a patchy wall, it took a moment to place myself.

Only when I saw Vinson, stubble and dark circles under his eyes, did I remember where I was.

"Vinson, what happened to me?"

on by exhaustion. Keep pushing yourself

back into bed, making sure

giving me a once-over

let her rest?

could interject, Vinson bowed

fault. I shouldn't have let

We can only do so much

he added, "You seem like a hard worker. But what's more important, work or health? Take a break

his visit by sharing

stared at the trotter, unsure, while Vinson chuckled beside

"Not feeling it?"

"It's all yours."

fat

a bit

enjoyed

the topic of transporting

back. Just have Clyde cover

him

with his meal, started

not. Just say

the transport once he

my condition, leading to

I fly over? I'm really worried about

be back soon after

had found a semblance of the early days of

peace shattered

camera, back

prompting me

call

Clyde's attempts at