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 he tried

his clothes, helping him to sit on the bed’s edge, leaning against

children, she displayed an unexpected adeptness, perhaps driven

he

by himself, not wanting to

and her future baby; and he believed himself to be

by his consideration, supported him

six months pregnant, Elissa went to the roadside

driver was very

around, he offered to help

he asked, “Where’s the man of

“He’s away on business and

to become a father again yet leaves his family at such a time? Thankfully, you have someone to look

Brantley pursed his lips.

she might reveal to the driver that he wasn’t her

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