Chapter 136

"First take your medicine, then have breakfast." Beckett doesn't pamper Madeleine at all, and is determined to rouse her from sleep even if he has to pick her up. After all, when one is sick, they need to take medicine promptly, eat properly, or else recovery will be slow due to weakened resistance. "I'm tired…" Madeleine is truly tired and really wants to sleep. In her fever-induced delirium, Madeleine is snoozing, lying heavily on Beckett. With a helpless expression, Beckett carries her to the dining table, coaxing her to eat first. Madeleine's body is burning hot, and her breath is also incredibly warm. Beckett feels a bit of their heartache and a lot of self-blame. Just what had he done to her last night… "Mr. Beach." From outside the door, comes the knocking of Carl. Madeleine abruptly wakes up in her sluggishness, suddenly standing straight. She tries to get up too quickly and almost falls over. Beckett raises his hand to protect Madeleine, roughly rubbing her head. "Wake up, eat