Chapter 1973

Chapter 1973

Zoey was worn down by his persistence, and it took another half an hour before he finally settled down. She got up, tidied things a bit, and wiped off the sweat that covered him before lying down again. This

time, he behaved much better, his breathing steady and even.

Zoey raised her hand to feel his forehead, noticing a decrease in his fever-it wasn't as frighteningly high as before. Relieved, she was about to retract her hand when he caught it.

"Honey, I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry..."

He started to mumble incoherently again. Staring at his face, Zoey realized it had been a long time since she had really looked at him. Their relationship had been strained lately, and she would always avoid his gaze.

I was wrong,

"Wrong."

cracked. Zoey leaned down, her lips meeting his, moistening them gently. He then quieted down entirely. She

IV, and wiped his forehead once more. He was sleeping peacefully, allowing

but this time he was still there. Half-asleep, she instinctively raised her hand to his neck, feeling upwards until her palm rested

Frowning, she opened her eyes to look beside her. Fitch was lying on his side, his gaze fixed on

I pass

of how severe his fever had been, even delirious at points. Zoey thought it best he didn't know, to spare

"Feeling better?"

"Much better."

arms around her waist and pulling her tightly

didn't say anything

was his

messaged lan to ask about Fiteh's childhood. Only then

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