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.

…

seemed off. He was

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

“He’s burning up.”

propped Gregory’s arm over his shoulder, checking his temperature,

get Gregory to a room, calling for

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

and the rain hadn’t helped

must press on, not neglect

“I understand.”

doctor stressed, “Call me immediately if his condition

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

Andrews is available,

back just as Dr. Andrews appeared.

briefed on Gregory’s absence, replied, “She’s stable for now. Will be moved to

if the patient can’t find

medical expertise or

save them.”

state doesn’t bode well for continuous

could you check on Gregory?

after such an ordeal, a fever

…