Chapter 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 didn't have time to dwell on this unfamiliar feeling. He gently shook her. "Celine, what's wrong?" That was when he noticed how hot her forehead felt. Her body radiated alarming heat, 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. "I'm fine." "You're burning up. Don't pretend you're fine. Can you even walk? I'll carry you back." Celine glanced at Benjamin's injured leg. "Can you even manage to carry me?" Benjamin fell silent, his pride stung. How could he be too weak to carry a young woman? She looked so light that carrying her shouldn't have been an issue. Celine chuckled at his reaction and walked back into the house by herself. Benjamin followed her. Once inside, Celine crushed