Chapter 136

"Take your meds first, then eat breakfast." Beckett wasn't one to indulge Madeleine. Even half-asleep, he'd still pick her up to wake her. Sick means meds and food, no exceptions. Otherwise, her immune system would tank and she'd recover even slower. "So sleepy…" Madeleine murmured, barely coherent. All she wanted was to curl up and continue dozing. Her fever hadn't gone down—her whole body felt hot, and she was practically melting against Beckett. With a helpless look, he carried her to the dining table and gently coaxed her to start eating. Holding her like that, Beckett could feel the intense heat radiating off her. Even her breath burned. His heart tightened with guilt. God, what the hell did I do to her last night… "Mr. Beach." A knock came from outside—Carl. Startled, Madeleine jerked upright, her brain still foggy, and nearly lost her balance from moving too fast. Beckett instinctively reached out to steady her, lightly ruffling her hair. "Snap out of it. Breakfast and meds, fir