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.

wiped his hands, his touch as gentle as a feather when he reached

but Edwin seemed to find solace there, nuzzling closer the

tone,

knit the servant’s

a tender chuckle, she corrected,

This is your father.

return to

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

sorrow struck

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

verdict was as feared: 39

fiery forehead, beckoning the servant

the storm raging, venturing out

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