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.

whispered, before his eyes shut once

thermometer, turned around and was startled to see

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

unexpected scene sent the nurse into a slight panic. She dropped the mercury thermometer, and it shattered on the

family were a wealthy family, with

mishaps were not something he would usually overlook... But just as he was about to reprimand

eyes and weakly said

moment, Marcus turned his attention away

of Melissa's arms and

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, but

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