Chapter 1970

In his haze, Edwin barely registered the movement.

Mark gently placed the pill against Edwin’s lips and observed as he swallowed it.

Water followed, guiding the medicine on its vital mission.

But as Edwin settled back, the harsh truth remained; medicine wasn’t a magic wand.

Fever ebbed and surged, playing cruel games with the little boy.

In his worst moments, Edwin sought solace in Mark’s steadfast presence, his small hand finding his, calling him “great uncle” in his delirium.

It tore at Mark, each hot, restless shift.

Compelled by worry, he fetched a warm towel, dabbing away at the heat that seemed to radiate from Edwin’s every pore.

Time crawled; thirty minutes saw the fever relent, if only just.

it clung stubbornly

The night stretched on.

a

every thirty minutes, the

protested, weariness seeping into his bones, but he paid

witnessing his silent struggle, offered

Evans.

You need to rest.

shook his head, declining the

resolute, determined to nurse Edwin

miracle,

Mark was spent.

shower,

Dawn peeked in.

farewell, and the city seemed renewed in its

room, the father and son’s breathing melded in

Edwin studied the

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