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Chapter 259\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte was turned slightly to the side, holding a small\u00a0<\/p>\n
medicine box. She tipped out two white pills and handed them\u00a0<\/p>\n
to Simon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her brow was slightly furrowed, and her tone was the gentle,\u00a0<\/p>\n
concerned one that Bradley knew so well:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTake this, you\u2019ll feel better.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t drink so much next time, it\u2019s bad for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Simon took the pills, washing them down with the warm water\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte handed him, and then gave her a gentle, slightly\u00a0<\/p>\n
apologetic smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSorry, I wasn\u2019t myself last night. I caused you trouble.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte shook her head, a hint of hard\u2013to\u2013read complexity in\u00a0<\/p>\n
her eyes, but mostly just natural concern.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This scene, to Bradley, who had just gone through an emotional upheaval and whose memory was still in pieces, was incredibly\u00a0<\/p>\n
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jarring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their interaction was so natural, so in sync!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte\u2019s worried and concerned gaze overlapped and then\u00a0<\/p>\n
separated from the one in his blurry memory that had shown\u00a0<\/p>\n
him heartache and hesitation, making his heart feel like it had\u00a0<\/p>\n
been soaked in vinegar and then tossed into a deep fryer!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did she take care of him like that last night?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did she hand him water and medicine with that same\u00a0<\/p>\n
gentleness?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Or\u2026 was she only like this with Simon?\u00a0<\/p>\n
That nameless rage Simon had just ignited with a few words\u00a0<\/p>\n
roared back to life, burning away all his reason.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He strode over, his face so grim it could drip water, his gaze\u00a0<\/p>\n
locked on Charlotte, his voice hoarse and sharp:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, look at that. Mr. Adler can\u2019t hold his liquor either, huh? Still\u00a0<\/p>\n
needs someone to look after him and give him medicine?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
These sudden, hostile words made the two on the sofa freeze,\u00a0<\/p>\n
both turning their heads to look at him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When Charlotte saw it was him, her eyes flickered instinctively,\u00a0<\/p>\n
as if she wanted to avoid his gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But she eventually looked at him, her brow furrowing even\u00a0<\/p>\n
tighter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBradley, you\u2019re awake?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Does your head still hurt?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her tone sounded normal enough, but if you listened closely, it\u00a0<\/p>\n
seemed to have a subtle tightness that wasn\u2019t there when she\u00a0<\/p>\n
was talking to Simon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t hurt. I\u2019m perfectly fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said that, but his awful expression told a different story.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte didn\u2019t say anything, just tipped out two more pills.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHere, take this. You\u2019ll feel better.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bradley didn\u2019t speak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dr. Kline, who had just been mocking Simon for needing\u00a0<\/p>\n
someone to give him medicine, now spoke in a muffled voice\u00a0<\/p>\n
that seemed to hold a hint of a sulk:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cI don\u2019t have any water.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll go get you some. Just hold on to these.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte was about to go to the kitchen to get Bradley some water. As she reached the spot where the living room met the\u00a0<\/p>\n
hallway, she saw Madeleine sneakily pressing her ear against\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian\u2019s door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her ear was practically glued to the door, her face a mixture of\u00a0<\/p>\n
intense focus, nervousness, and excitement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte froze for a second, then found it a little funny.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her own annoyance and tension eased a bit at the sight of Madeleine\u2019s adorable expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She tiptoed over and gently tapped Madeleine\u2019s shoulder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAh!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine was so startled she nearly jumped, whipping her\u00a0<\/p>\n
head around.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing it was Charlotte, she quickly clutched her chest and whispered guiltily, \u201cCharlotte, you scared me to death.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte held back a laugh and whispered, \u201cWhat are you doing\u00a0<\/p>\n
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here?\u00a0<\/p>\n
What are you eavesdropping on so intently?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s face instantly turned red. She gave a dry laugh and\u00a0<\/p>\n
said it was nothing, she was just checking to see if everyone\u00a0<\/p>\n
was up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte smiled, knowing Madeleine wasn\u2019t telling the truth,\u00a0<\/p>\n
but didn\u2019t press the issue and turned to get some water.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine excitedly rubbed her hands together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of course, she couldn\u2019t tell her that she had just discovered her\u00a0<\/p>\n
good friend Rebecca had spent the night in Professor Shaw\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
room\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Charlotte walked away, Madeleine couldn\u2019t help but lean\u00a0<\/p>\n
in to listen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There were some rustling sounds inside; it seemed like he was\u00a0<\/p>\n
awake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as Madeleine was about to leave, the door opened from\u00a0<\/p>\n
the inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Rebecca saw Madeleine, she felt a sudden rush of blood\u00a0<\/p>\n
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to her head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her cheeks instantly grew hot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh\u2026 Rebecca.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine hadn\u2019t expected to be caught red\u2013handed, and she\u00a0<\/p>\n
was too embarrassed to speak clearly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca didn\u2019t say a word, quickly stepping out and closing the\u00a0<\/p>\n
door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Although she was fast, Madeleine still caught a glimpse of\u00a0<\/p>\n
Professor Shaw inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t say anything. Come with me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca, afraid Madeleine would say something outrageous,\u00a0<\/p>\n
quickly grabbed her hand and hurried back to her own room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once inside with the door closed, Rebecca took a deep breath\u00a0<\/p>\n
and crossed her arms, looking at Madeleine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUh, I\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine scratched her head awkwardly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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