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

to sit on the bed’s

displayed an unexpected adeptness, perhaps

red with fever, and he seemed frail as he

himself, not

and her future

consideration, supported him as they descended

than six months pregnant, Elissa

driver was

child and no man around,

he asked, “Where’s the man of

away on business and couldn’t get

to become a father again yet leaves his family at

Brantley pursed his lips.

hand, worried she might reveal to the driver

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