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.

home; I’ll stay

replied quietly, “That won’t do! It’s too cold at

worse if we

expense to get him

saw how much the

she asked, “Is

implication and

rich, we wouldn’t be renting our

to

his face

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

her hand firmly, Brantley weakly asked, “Will you

she

trying to create space for Elissa to lie down

baby

indeed feeling very

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