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”

poking her head to peek at the man speaking. All she caught was a glimpse of his sharp,

around his wrist and disappearing

his hand

the mist–shrouded chapel stood framed by the pale

Aiden turned and walked

didn’t appear weak; his large, steady steps exuded calm confidence, and the

surprise. “That’s the

quick on his feet,

with the thick blanket bundled in his arms,

the heavy

“Harper, where did you get this

go see

not going” Harper replied, shaking her head. “Right now, your health is the priority. Honey, if you don’t get better soon, your brothers will surely give me a

“It’s really too 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

shook her head and I concluded, “You’re really not up for that

deeper into

stay, so just relax and

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

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

a connection with Christianity. Noah grinned. “Mr. Bennett is busy today, giving a sermon. You just

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Chapter 227

qusly responded, “Please thank

Now, I’ve got to go sweep

is the priest I saw yesterday. My goodness, not only is he handsome, but he’s got such a kind heart, too. I would

“He can still do a lot of good here. Not everyone is interested

added. “No more talking.

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