Chapter 341
341 Benjamin had dated many women before .
He had held their waists and shared far more intimate moments with them .
But when he suddenly held Celine In his arms , his heartbeat sped up unnaturally .
He didnt have time to dwell on this unfamiliar feeling .
He gently shook her .
Celine , whats wrong ? That was when he noticed how hot her forehead felt .
Her body radiated alarming boat , a clear sign of a raging fever .
It really felt like they were out of the frying pan and into the fire .
Celine slowly opened her eyes and tried to stand .
Youre burning up .
Dont pretend youre fine .
Can you even walk ? Ill carry you back Celine glanced at Benjamins injured leg .
Can you even ihanage to carry me ? Benjamin fell silent , his pride sting .
How could he be too weak to carry a young woman ? She looked so light that carrying her shouldnt have been an Celine chuckled at his reaction and walled back into the house by herself Benjamin followed her .
Once inside , Celine crushed the medicinal herbs .
She turned to Wyatt , who lay unconscious , and forced the mixture into his mouth .
Then , she took some herbal medicine herself to bring down her fever .
Benjamin watched her closely .
Despite her feverish state , she kept herself busy , moving back and forth as she prepared the herbs .
Her slender figure seemed even more fragile as she worked tirelessly .
He wanted to help , but he didnt know how .
All he could do was stand there , feeling useless .
When she finally finished , Benjamin spoke .
You should get some rest on the bed .
As soon as he said it , he realized the issue .
There was only one bed , and he had been using it He pulled back the blanket .
Take the bed .
Sleep Celine quicidy stopped him .
Benjamin , you should rest .
Your leg injury is serious .
If your wound becomes infected , Ill have to take care of you .
Ill just sit for a while Benjamin thought for moment and then looked at her .
Then sleep here too The bed was big enough for both of them .
Celine hesitated , but Benjamin spoke again before she could refuse .
If you collapse , I wont know what to do .
Dont make this harder for me .
warning you .
Ill leave you behind .
Celine blinked in disbelief .
She really shouldnt have saved him .
She should have let him fend for himself .
Reluctantly , Celine lay down carefully , keeping to the very edge of the bed .
Her entire body felt feverish and chilled at the same time .
Her eyelids grew Good night , she muttered softly Str rumped onto her side and closed her eyes .
Celine fell asleep quickly .
Benjamin turned his head to look at her .
She was pressed against the edge of the bed , making sure to keep as people , who would hince thought hed inver end up sharing a bed with her ? Benjamin reached out and spread a large portion of the blanket over her .
Celine didici rep pesarefully .
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Celine , whats wrong ? What are you saying ? es body shook an she whispered , to cold .
was fearning hot , as if it radiated first like an ember .
But her hands and feet were for cold .
Her fover had likely reached tas degrees Scold freezing .
Benjamin had already given her most of the blanket , hoping it would warm trembling There was only one thing left he conddala er up , but it wasnt enough .
The thin i Layer of fabric did nothing .
She kept Benjamin hesitated , his hand hovering over her as he prepared to pill let into labs armis , Hat at the last moment , he pulled his hand back .
He couldnt 341 bring himself to do it .