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.”

opened his eyes, saw her clearly, and shivered as he

helping him to sit on

inexperienced with children, she displayed an unexpected adeptness,

with fever, and he seemed frail as he got out of

on walking by himself, not wanting to burden

was thoughtful, aware that the maid was hired to take care of Elissa and her future baby; and

supported him as

than six months pregnant, Elissa went to the roadside to hail

taxi driver was very

and no man around, he offered

“Where’s the man

on business and couldn’t

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

Brantley pursed his lips.

might reveal to

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