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.”

saw her clearly,

his clothes, helping him to sit on

displayed an unexpected adeptness, perhaps

with fever, and he

on walking by himself, not wanting to burden the

aware that the maid was hired to take care of Elissa and her future baby; and he believed himself to be too big for

supported him as they descended

Elissa went to the roadside to hail a

driver was

man around, he offered to help get Brantley into

he asked, “Where’s the man

“He’s away on business

father again yet leaves

Brantley pursed his lips.

might reveal to the driver

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