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 reached for Edwin’s

his hand, but Edwin seemed to find solace there, nuzzling closer the moment

a weak, warbling tone, Edwin whispered,

the

chuckle, she corrected, “Edwin,

This is your father.

didn’t return to

cradle of Mark’s hand, he murmured

pang of sorrow

he summoned every ounce of gentleness, caressing Edwin’s feverish brow before easing the

was as

fiery forehead,

venturing

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