Chapter 227

Madeline Burely slept the entire night, formented by the fever and cold.

While she bail always been frail back with the Larson family, she seldom got sick. Hat this tinor, the illness came on fast and fierce.

Harper hall looked after Madeline throughout the night. When she saw Madeline finally manage to fall asleep in the morning, she couldn't bear to She thought. Watching the sunrise can wait. I don't want to push Maddie any further

Maddelose, curling up under the blanket, clutched the rosary beats on her wrist, her warm breath lightly misting over them.

Harper wanted to wipe her hands and erukdn't pry them open, so she gave up.

Genly feeling Madeline's forehead, she murmured, "At least the fever's gone. If it had messed up Maddie's brain, I'd be guilty for life."

She then went out to pour the hot water and found a man standing under the caves with his back to her.

Dressed in simple linen clothes, he looked tall and thin, as if the wind might carry him away. He exuded an air of ethereal grace.

"Good morning," Noah greeted Harper. "Has Ms. Larson's fever gone down?"

Harper was momentarily taken aback, then looked at Noals, and replied, "Yes, her fever's broken, but she's still not in great shape. She'll need some

The rest"

Noah glanced at the man beside him. "Mr. Bermett...

"She does need to recuperate Aiden said. "It's col

cold up here on the mountain. Noah, later, bring them a new blanket"

to the enchanting voice and couldn't resist poking her head to peek

wrapped twice around his wrist

his hand bung

mist-shrouded chapel stood framed by the pale blue-green of the mountain,

turned and walked away with long

confidence, and the hem of his clothes swayed lightly with each step. She exclaimed in surprise. "That's the priest I

quick on his feet, soon

and with the thick blanket bundled in his arms, he

her sleep, felt the heavy blanket being placed over

disoriented, "Harper, where did you get this

we go see

your health is the priority. Honey, if you don't get better soon, your brothers will surely

After all, even if we take the cable car, we'd still have to walk a bit to get there. And after the cable car, there's another stretch to the main road, then half an hour

and I concluded, "You're

deeper into the

stay, so just relax and recover.

don't worry. Mr. Bennett already paid for your gone, you'll probably

Bennent? Why would he pay for met I already troubled

is busy today, giving a sermon. You just rest sp. If he has cline tonight,

Chapter 227

qusly responded, "Please thank

do! Now, I've got to go sweep the floors." Then

handsome, but he's got such a kind heart, too. I would be a huge waste if he didn't

tired, she added. "No more talking. I need

I'll get you some hot oatmeal, Harper said, checking her phone. "The cafeteria might be crowded at this hour. You Take a nap, and 111 wake you when I get back

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