The Divorce Prescription Chapter 341
The Divorce Prescription
Benjamin had dated many women before. He had held their waists and far more intimate moments with them. But when he suddenly held Celine In his arms, his heartbeat sped up unnaturally.
He didnât have time to dwell on this unfamiliar feeling. He gently shook her. âCeline, whatâs wrong?â
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 tried to stand. âIâm fine.â
âYouâre burning up. Donât pretend youâre fine. Can you even ? Iâll carry you backâ
Celine glanced at Benjaminâs injured leg. âCan you even ihanage to carry me?â
Benjamin fell silent, his pride sting. How could he be too weak to carry a young woman? She looked so light that carrying her shouldnât 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 she prepared the herbs. Her slender figure seemed even more fragile as she worked tirelessly.
He wanted to help, but he didnât know how. All he could do was stand there, feeling useless.
When she finally finished, Benjamin spoke. â
As soon as he said it, he realized the issue. There was only one bed, and he been using it He pulled back the blanket. âTake the bed. Sleepâ
Celine quicidy stopped him. âBenjamin, you should rest. Your leg injury is serious. If your wound becomes infected, Iâll have to take care of you. Iâll just sit for a while â
Benjamin thought for moment and then looked at her. âThen sleep here tooâ
The bed was big enough for both of them.
Celine hesitated, but Benjamin spoke again before she could refuse.
If you collapse, I wonât what to do. Donât make this harder for me. Iâm. warning you. Iâll leave you behind.
Celine blinked in disbelief. She really shouldnât 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 âGood night,â 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 as people, who would hince thought heâd inver end up sharing a bed with her Benjamin reached out spread a large portion of the blanket over her.
Celine didici rep pesarefully. Slær slivered, lær ann wrapped around herself, her lips pale and trembling-
sate distance from urmurs and moved closer. âCeline, whatâs wrong? What are you saying?â
eâs body shook an she whispered, âto cold.â
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 âScold freezing.â
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 wasnât enough. The thin i Layer of fabric did nothing. She hesitated, his hand hovering over her as he prepared to pill let into labs , Hat at the last moment, he pulled his hand back He bring himself to do it.