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.

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“How high did his fever get?”

“39 degrees Celsius,” came the heavy reply.

A lump formed in Mark’s throat.

as

the coolness of his hand, but Edwin seemed to find solace there, nuzzling closer the moment he opened

tone, Edwin whispered, “Great

the servant’s

tender chuckle, she corrected, “Edwin,

This is your father.

didn’t return

cool cradle of Mark’s hand, he murmured again, “Great

pang of sorrow struck Mark’s

grappling with his turmoil, he summoned every ounce of gentleness, caressing Edwin’s feverish brow before easing the thermometer

was as feared: 39

to Edwin’s fiery forehead, beckoning the servant for a glass

the storm raging, venturing

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