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,

him to sit on the bed’s edge,

with children, she displayed an unexpected adeptness,

with fever, and he seemed frail as he

himself, not wanting to burden

take care of Elissa and her future baby; and he

by his consideration, supported him

Elissa went to the roadside to

taxi driver was very

around, he

the man

“He’s away on business and couldn’t

He’s about to become a father again yet leaves his family at such a time? Thankfully, you have someone to

Brantley pursed his lips.

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

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