Chapter 1969 “Let me see Edwin first,” was all he said.

The servant trailed behind Mark.

Upon entering, Mark's eyes met with Edwin, sprawled on the bed, his little face flushed.

A thermometer was perched at the bed's head.

Scooping it up, Mark placed it under the boy's armpit, his voice edged with concern.

his fever get?” “39 degrees Celsius,” came the

A lump

when he reached for Edwin's forehead. Maybe it was the

weak, warbling tone, Edwin whispered, “Great uncle.”

This

the cool cradle of Mark's hand, he murmured again, “Great uncle.” A pang of

every ounce of gentleness, caressing Edwin's feverish brow before easing the thermometer from its

was as feared:

he applied a cooling patch to Edwin's fiery forehead, beckoning the servant for a glass of tepid

the storm raging, venturing

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