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.

should head home;

do! It’s too cold

worse if we don’t make

expense to get him

saw how much the private room cost

she asked, “Is

implication and

rich, we wouldn’t be

can’t bear to see the child

IV drip, his face still

him to rest and promising that his

Brantley weakly asked, “Will you

assuring him she would stay

space for Elissa to lie down as

“The baby needs some

indeed feeling very

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