My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

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"

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

rosary beads wrapped twice around his wrist

was dignified, and his

stood framed by the pale blue-green of the mountain, the scene one

Aiden turned and walked away with long

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

on his feet, soon

was short, and with the thick blanket bundled in his

her sleep, felt the

disoriented, "Harper, where did you get

go see the

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

cold here. I think 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 to

head and I concluded, "You're really not

into

stay, so just relax and recover. And since

Larson, don't worry. Mr. Bennett already paid

"Mr. Bennent? Why would he pay for met I already troubled

problem. As I 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

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responded, "Please thank him for

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

the bed and said. "Mr. Bennett is the priest I saw yesterday. 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

"No more

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 with the food." Madeline nodded. Thanks