Although the situation puzzled him, it was better than what he had originally envisioned.

Due to her exposure to the rain, Shirley had developed symptoms of a cold and a fever.

Since she was pregnant, she could not simply take flu medications.

He called for the doctor to return once again. It was not until late at night that Shirley was completely settled in.

Throughout the night, Shirley softly called for Carter several times as she dreamed.

He stayed by her bed, watching her closely, not leaving her side.

To avoid disturbing Shirley’s rest, Carter had only turned on a table lamp.

The warm, soft light hung over Shirley’s face as she slept. Carter unconsciously raised a hand and gently caressed her scarred cheek.

“If you hadn’t left me without a word back then, none of these would have happened. “Why did you make me hate you?

have you put such strain

would not hear what he was saying

all night watching over

“At most, she’ll need eight hours,

concerned that the anti- toxoid test reagent might develop other side effects that could affect

stayed awake to keep a close eye on

first glimmer of dawn shone across the sky, Madeline began to show signs

heart

held onto Madeline’s hand as he gently called out her

awake? Can you hear

moved, and after some time, her eyes

sunlight shone through the French windows. Madeline’s eyebrows furrowed, and, as if the ray of sunlight

Worried, Jeremy leaned in closer. ” Linnie,

at Madeline’s face, which showed some signs of fatigue.

“Jeremy.”

Madeline called out tiredly.

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