She realized that despite his condition, he was trying to put on a brave face because she had been harsh with him.

She ran her hand through Brantley’s hair and held him close.

Brantley nestled into Elissa’s arms, reluctant to let go.

He was burning up with fever and he began to cry, gripping her clothes tightly.

Looking down at him, Elissa comforted him gently, her heart growing heavier.

She had often been unfairly harsh on Brantley, yet it didn’t really seem fair to the boy.

After all, no one wanted to be an illegitimate child if given choices.

In a tender voice, Elissa said, “Let’s get you dressed, and I’ll take you to the hospital.”

her clearly, and shivered as

clothes, helping him to sit on the bed’s

inexperienced with children, she displayed an unexpected adeptness, perhaps

he seemed frail as he got

himself, not wanting

and her future baby; and he believed himself to be too big for her

his consideration, supported him as they descended

pregnant, Elissa went to the roadside

taxi driver

no man around, he offered to help

“Where’s the

away on business and couldn’t get back

about to become a father again yet leaves his family at such a time?

Brantley pursed his lips.

worried she might reveal to the driver that

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