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.”

his eyes, saw her clearly, and shivered as he tried to

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

an unexpected adeptness,

he seemed frail as he got out

insisted on walking by himself, not wanting to burden the

maid was hired to take care of Elissa and her

maid, moved by his consideration, supported him as they descended

six months pregnant, Elissa

taxi driver was very

with a child and no man around, he offered to help get Brantley

“Where’s the man

answered, “He’s away on business and

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

Brantley pursed his lips.

quietly grabbed Elissa’s hand, worried she might reveal to the driver that

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