Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 1605

"Jackson, how's Fiona doing?" Nash's mom finally rushed in, gripping Jackson's hand with worry. "She's not in any real danger, right?"

"You're my sister, and haven't I told you before not to push Fiona into things she doesn't want to do? She had a fever of 104 degrees. If I'd brought her in any later, it could've been life-threatening. Do you get that?"

Jackson's voice was sharp as he shook off Nash's mom's hand, clearly done with the conversation.

"It's all my fault, all of it. I had no idea things would get this bad. If I'd known, I never would've done it. I'm really sorry."

"What if something happens to Fiona? I should've just let her go home, and none of this would've happened."

Nash's mom kept apologizing, pacing back and forth, clearly lost and distraught.

"Enough, stop making a mess of things," Jackson said, frowning but holding back harsher words.

at Jackson, then sat down quietly, praying

...

the afternoon, Fiona's fever had broken, but she was still weak. Her lips were pale, and she lay in the hospital bed

"Brother."

heart, and he quickly took

fault. Your aunt is to blame

fault. No one could've guessed there'd be such a

it to her carefully. To him, Fiona seemed as fragile as

he showed up ten minutes late, by which time

his mom had insisted Fiona stay over, causing this whole mess. He tugged at his

had a hint of blame, and the hospital room

some things couldn't be