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 to

sit on the

an unexpected adeptness, perhaps driven by

red with fever, and he seemed frail as he

on walking by himself, not wanting

was hired to take care of Elissa and

moved by his consideration, supported him as

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

driver was very

two women with a child and no man around, he offered to help

the man

on business

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

Brantley pursed his lips.

Elissa’s hand, worried she might reveal to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255