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.

…

condition seemed off. He was leaning

started to fall. She reached

“He’s burning up.”

shoulder, checking his temperature, “Fetch a

Dailey managed to get Gregory to a room, calling

the fever. We need to take this seriously. Start an IV to bring down the fever and fight the infection. Let’s not leave him alone tonight. A recurring fever could spell real trouble.” Dailey

burns hadn’t healed, and the rain

must press on, not

“I understand.”

stressed, “Call me immediately

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

to the emergency room. If Dr. Andrews is available, ask

way back just as Dr. Andrews appeared.

Andrews, already briefed on Gregory’s absence, replied, “She’s stable for now. Will be moved to a room soon,

as I always say, if the patient

expertise

save them.”

current state doesn’t bode

understandingly, “Please, could you check on Gregory?

such an ordeal, a fever was

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