Chapter 362



So, it was all just a figment of my imagination, even the words my dad said were just echoes in my mind.

They've been gone for ten years now. How could I possibly hear their voices?

Standing there, lost in thought, the last sliver of light from outside vanished, plunging the room into darkness. The overwhelming sadness of never being able to see my parents again finally broke through, and I couldn't hold back my tears.

That night, my sleep was anything but peaceful, filled with dreams of my mom and dad.

Waking up felt like I had been lifting weights all night, my whole body was drained.

I tried to get up, but it just wasn't happening.

Suddenly, it hit me - I was sick. Touching my forehead, it felt warm.

"Licia, you awake?" Ernest's voice came from outside the door.

I tried to respond, but my voice was nothing more than a hoarse whisper, and my throat felt as if I'd swallowed a blade.

I had no choice but to text him: I'm sick, come in with your key.

a key, a precaution I'd

I heard the door open, followed by Ernest's hurried

touched my forehead, easing the feverish heat, a relief so profound I wanted to

"Licia, you've got a fever. I'm taking

his hand and placed it back on my face. The next moment, he kissed my forehead, "It's okay,

the pain in my throat, I

gently caressing my face

he was back with water and pills, lifting me up to

he said, "We should still get you checked out

I started

kiss

my forehead stopped r

you suddenly

safe. We

issues, especially after what happened with Susie.

argue, I let him take me

By the time

than the one

fever had subsided,

was terrified of needles, especially drawing blood. "Let's just see the doctor," Ernest

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