Her whispered words of "I love you" hung in the air, causing a mixture of emotions to flood through Logan.
He halted for a moment, his heart racing as he tried to process what he had just heard. He had known Maddie for months now, and their friendship had blossomed into something more. But to hear those three words, spoken so softly, it felt like everything had shifted.
Regaining his composure, Logan silently carried Maddie to the backseat of the car and gently placed her down. He retrieved the ointment and first aid box he had purchased earlier and began tending to her bruises. The cotton wool soaked in methylated spirit stung against her skin, but Maddie held back a cry, not wanting to show weakness.
