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.

…

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

started to fall. She reached out, missing him, but Dailey caught him

“He’s burning up.”

shoulder, checking his

Dailey managed to get Gregory to a room,

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

hadn’t healed, and the rain hadn’t helped their

it, but the living must press

“I understand.”

“Call

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

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

back just as Dr.

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

patient can’t find way to cope, no

medical expertise

save them.”

state doesn’t bode

could you check on Gregory? He’s running a high

such an ordeal, a fever

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