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. Brandon then returned with a towel that was seemingly wrapped around something. "We'll use ice to bring down the fever. Have s