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.

touch as gentle as

coolness of his hand, but Edwin seemed to find solace

a weak, warbling tone, Edwin whispered, “Great

the servant’s

she corrected, “Edwin, sweetheart,

This is your father.

clarity didn’t return

face into the cool cradle of Mark’s

pang of sorrow

of gentleness, caressing Edwin’s

as feared: 39

a cooling patch to Edwin’s fiery forehead, beckoning the servant

raging, venturing out was

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