When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 652

Edith glanced over before scooping up the baby and turning to Gregory, “The little one might catch a cold sleeping like this. I’m going to the room next door. Holler if you need anything.” Gregory nodded, his expression somber.

Edith understood his turmoil but couldn’t fathom why their journey seemed endlessly fraught with hardship.

And now, their unborn child was sharing in their misfortunes.

She hoped the peace charm she’d earnestly prayed for would keep them safe.

“Let me.”

Herbert, trailing behind, had lost her at an intersection.

He’d tried to take a shortcut, not anticipating a blockage.

Arriving much later, he found Edith deftly avoiding his reach and entering the hospital room.

She laid Ike down, slipping off his shoes and jacket before tucking him in.

Settling beside him, she remained silent.

Herbert suggested, “You should rest with the kid. I’ll wake you if anything comes up.”

Edith maintained her silence.

…

room, she noticed Gregory’s condition seemed off. He was leaning against the wall, his body swaying

could inspect closer, Gregory started to fall. She reached out, missing him, but

“He’s burning up.”

shoulder, checking his temperature,

managed to get Gregory to a room, calling for

this seriously. Start an IV to bring down the fever and fight the

burns hadn’t healed, and the

living must press on, not neglect

“I understand.”

stressed, “Call me

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

to Christine, he said, “Head back to the emergency room. If Dr. Andrews is available, ask about Jane’s condition and tell him Gregory

just as Dr. Andrews appeared.

replied, “She’s stable for now. Will be moved to a

say, if the patient can’t

medical expertise

save them.”

mention, her current state doesn’t bode well for

understandingly, “Please, could you check on Gregory? He’s running a high

an

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