Charlie strode in, only realizing after he was inside that he might have been a bit presumptuous “is Kya’s mom home?” he asked.

Ms. Simmons immediately replied. “No, she’s out taking care of a sick person

Charlie’s face darkened, “She leaves her own sick daughter

name of someone else?”

Ms. Simmons quickly defended. “It’s not like that, really had no choice

But Charlie didn’t stick around to hear the rest. He stepped into the living room, finding Kya lying on the couch crying. She had a fever and appeared weak, which really tugged at his heartstrings.

“Kyal”

Charlie put down the fruit he brought lifted Kya into his arms, Tm here, where do you feel unwell?”

Kya leaned on him with a wronged expression, tear stains still visible on her face

forehead, it was

“Has she been

last night, but it subsided after medication. She was fine this moming,

said. “We need to take her to

Simmons quickly replied. “Kids in the neighborhood had this before, and it was the same recurring fevers. The hospital couldn’t do much, as long as we give her antipyretics

made a call

similar to what Ms. Simmons said. The viral infection had to run its course, fever would last for a

“Did you give

Ms. Simmons quickly responded.

he cooed, “The medicine will kick

to him, Kya

forehead, his voice soft. “Sleep now, you’ll feel better when you

small hand

heart. “I won’t leave. I’ll

her eyes

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