Find Me In Your Labyrinth

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

it was

couldn’t help but feel anxious, “Has she been having a fever the whole

it subsided after medication. She was fine this moming,

Charlie said. “We need to take her to the

fevers. The

made

it seemed the doctor’s advice was similar to what Ms. Simmons said. The viral infection had to run its course, fever would last for a few days, and things should clear up after another

hanging up, Charlie asked Ms. Simmons, “Did you give

Simmons quickly responded.

he cooed, “The medicine will kick in soon, don’t cry

to him, Kya

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

Kya’s small hand gripped his

a pang in his heart. “I won’t leave.

eyes