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 stay with

“That won’t do! It’s too cold

might get even worse if

extra expense to get

maid saw how much the

she asked, “Is

implication and gave a slight

rich, we wouldn’t be

bear to see

face still red with fever, gazing

his face, encouraging him to rest and promising that his fever would likely break

Brantley weakly asked, “Will you

she would stay

trying to create space for Elissa to

baby needs

indeed feeling very

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