Brantley snuggled closer into Elissa’s hold, feeling her warmth, his cheeks growing even more flushed.

Elissa looked at him and it struck her that he was only eight years old.

Upon reaching the hospital, the driver graciously assisted them to the emergency room and charged no additional fees.

He expressed his understanding of the difficulties facing the two women and the child.

After expressing her gratitude to the driver, Elissa hurried to consult a doctor.

The doctor recommended an intravenous treatment and suggested an overnight stay for observation.

He mentioned that if all went well, Brantley could go home the next morning but would need another IV session the following day.

The maid handled the admissions paperwork and said, “It’s just for one night, so actually no need to waste money.

We can manage in the IV room tonight! Anyways, Mrs.

head home; I’ll

quietly, “That won’t do! It’s too

if we

expense to

much the private room cost for

asked, “Is Mr.Jones actually

understood her implication and

we

simply can’t bear to

IV drip, his face still red with fever,

softly caressed his face, encouraging him to rest and promising

her hand firmly, Brantley weakly asked, “Will

assuring him she

trying to create space

“The baby needs

was indeed feeling

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