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"

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

wrapped twice around his wrist and disappearing

posture was dignified, and his

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

and walked

watch his retreating figure. His thin frame didn't appear weak; his large, steady steps exuded calm confidence, and the hem

on his feet, soon returned with a new

blanket bundled in

felt the

did you get

go

shaking her head. "Right now, your health is the priority. Honey, if you

it's best you stay put and recuperate. You're not in any condition to leave. After all, even if we take the cable car, we'd still have

"You're really not up for that kind of

deeper into the blanket

and

worry. Mr. Bennett already paid for your gone, you'll probably be

he pay for met I already troubled

busy today, giving a sermon. You

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responded, "Please thank him for

do! Now, I've got to go

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

tired, she added. "No more talking.

"The cafeteria might be crowded at this hour. You Take a nap, and 111 wake you when I get back with the food." Madeline nodded. Thanks for

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