Marcus hurried to the pediatric ward amidst the noise.

The cries of the uncomfortable and sick children along the way sped his steps.

Upon entering, he noticed a nurse checking Matthew's temperature. The boy, tired yet resistant to

sleep, was nestled against Melissa, occasionally forcing his eyes open.

Then, Matthew spotted Marcus.

his

nurse, who was pulling out a thermometer, turned

the alcohol adding a rosy glow to his handsome face, Marcus looked even

scene sent the nurse into a slight panic. She dropped the

wealthy family,

would usually overlook... But just as he was about to reprimand

He rubbed his eyes and weakly said hi

moment, Marcus turned his attention away

out of Melissa's arms and

he asked Melissa, “How's he doing? What made him sick all of a sudden?” As she straightened the blanket, Melissa answered with a hint of guilt, “We went downstairs for a bit to play in the snow, and then...” Marcus frowned, seemingly about to comment,

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