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 peek at the man speaking. All she

long rosary beads wrapped twice around his wrist and disappearing into

and his hand bung at

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

turned and

couldn't help but watch his retreating figure. His thin frame didn't appear weak; his large, steady steps exuded calm confidence, and the hem of his clothes swayed lightly with each step. She exclaimed in surprise. "That's the priest

and quick on his feet,

with the thick blanket bundled

the

did you get this

go see

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

the cable

"You're really not up for that kind of

deeper into

relax and recover. And

his head in and said, "Ms. Larson, don't worry. Mr. Bennett already paid

Bennent? Why would he pay for met I already troubled him

said, you have a connection with Christianity. Noah grinned. "Mr. Bennett is busy today, giving a sermon. You just rest sp. If he has cline tonight, he might come by with some medicine." 11:35 AM c

Chapter 227

responded, "Please thank him

his head. "Will do! Now, I've got to go sweep the floors."

My goodness, not only is he handsome, but he's got such a kind heart, too. I would be a huge waste if he didn't return to secular life" Madeline couldn't help but shake her head. "He can still do a lot of good here.

more talking. I need

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

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