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 said nothing. Finally, he spoke up. "What's up?" I regained my senses and shook my head. "Are you sick?" he inquired, putting his grocery bag down and walking toward me. While still in a daze, I couldn't react quickly enough to reply and shook my head again. Brandon's hand landed on my forehead. It felt cool. I could hear a hint of sternness in his voice. "Are you running a fever?" I was still muddled, not registering that he was asking about me. Having deciphered my condition, Brandon entered my house and carried me. I was already a 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 around before asking me, "Where are your slippers?" It was only then tha