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.

hands, his touch as gentle as a feather when he

seemed to find solace there, nuzzling closer the moment

a weak, warbling tone, Edwin

the servant’s

she corrected, “Edwin, sweetheart,

This is your father.

return

cool cradle of Mark’s hand, he murmured

sorrow struck Mark’s

ounce of gentleness, caressing Edwin’s feverish brow before easing the thermometer

as feared: 39

Edwin’s fiery forehead, beckoning the servant for a

storm raging, venturing out

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