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.

…

emergency room, she noticed Gregory’s condition seemed off.

fall. She reached out, missing

“He’s burning up.”

over his shoulder, checking his temperature, “Fetch

Gregory to

fight the infection. Let’s not leave him alone tonight. A recurring fever could spell real trouble.” Dailey was well

healed, and the rain hadn’t

must press on, not neglect

“I understand.”

the doctor stressed, “Call me

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

the emergency room. If Dr. Andrews

way back just as Dr. Andrews appeared. “How’s

on Gregory’s absence, replied, “She’s stable for now. Will be moved to a room soon, and Mr. Abdul

always say, if the patient

medical expertise or

save them.”

her current state

check on

surprised; after such an ordeal, a fever

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