novelxo Chapter 88
Chapter 88
Suddenly, a carton of milk was handed to me from behind.
However, I shook my head. "I don't feel like drinking it. I'm uncomfortable."
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A moment later, a warm towel was passed to me. With a sigh, I reluctantly took it and placed it haphazardly on my forehead. The warm steam helped to relax my tense nerves, and I finally let out a long breath.
"Teri, thank you," I said gratefully. "If it weren't for you being here with me, I would've lost it a long time ago. I swear, from now on, you're my family. Seriously, what was I thinking when I fell for him?"
I sighed again, voice sinking lower. "Do you think the amnesia was the universe's way of saying even it couldn't bear to watch?"
"Maybe
it's the universe's way of giving you a fresh start a calm voice answered from behind me.
Startled, I jumped, and with a loud crack, my neck twisted painfully. I gingerly took the towel off my face and turned to see Logan, wincing from the discomfort.
"H-how long have you been here?" I asked, trying to hide my surprise.
Logan chuckled softly. "Long enough to hear your sighing." My face, already warm from the steam, flushed even redder. He noticed something was off and asked, "What's wrong with your neck?" Embarrassed, I mumbled, "1-1 strained it just now." Logan blinked in surprise before a faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips.
He reached out, placing his hand gently on the back of my neck. A sharp pain shot through me, and I let out a small yelp.
"Is it here?" he asked.
Tears welled up in my eyes, and I nodded.
"Hold on, I'll massage it. It'll hurt at first, but just bear with me," he said as his hand began to press more firmly.
The pain surged, and I couldn't help but cry out, "Ouch! That hurts."
*Just hold on. It's going to hurt a bit, but it'll get better," he reassured me.
I couldn't even nod. Moving made it worse. As he applied more pressure, the soreness spread through my body. I couldn't stop myself from making embarrassing sounds.
Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. A crick in the neck-this was pure agony. After a few moments, I realized just how mortifying my noises were
Desperately, I bit my lip to stop myself from making any more sounds, and Logan's voice came from above me.
"Relax. Don't tense up against my hand."
I gave a small nod in response, murmuring in agreement. Then, with a sharp crack, my neck suddenly loosened up. 1 let out a loud "Ah!" and instinctively grabbed onto the front of his shirt. At that exact moment, a gasp came from the doorway. Logan and I both looked up, only to see Teri standing there, one hand covering her eyes while holding a cup of water with the other. "I didn't see anything! I swear I didn't see anything!" she exclaimed.
"Teri, no, it's not what it looks like." I tried to explain quickly.
However, Teri waved me off. "Oh, I get it. I just remembered something I need to take care of. You two. carry on, carry on."
With that, she quickly slipped out of the room, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.
Awkwardly, I glanced at Logan. "Um... Teri definitely misunderstood. I mean, we weren't. I mean, nothing happened."
Logan's hand returned to my neck. "Does it feel better now?"
It was only then that I realized the pain had actually disappeared. I tilted my head from side to side experimentally, smiling in surprise.
"It doesn't hurt anymore! Wow, Logan, you're a miracle worker!"
Logan smiled slightly. "I'll give it another massage. If I don't, you might end up with another crick."
As he spoke, his hands resumed their gentle, rhythmic motions. The room fell into a comfortable silence, and I couldn't help but stare at the shadows of the two of us on the wall.
It looked like he was holding me close, his head resting gently against mine, his hand protectively cradling my neck
My face grew hot again, the blush spreading from my cheeks down to my neck. Suddenly, Logan let out a soft laugh Flustered, I stammered, "W-why are you laughing?"