Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal’s Gone With The Money

Joshua chitched at Cynthia’s hand, his breaths coming in hot gusts

Pausing in her movements, Cynthia allowed Joshua to grasp her hand as questions flooded her mind. “When you went out with Yoel yesterday, did you not dress warmly enough?” she asked.

“Idk.”

“Then why do you have a fever?”

“I do not know…”

With nothing else she could do but wait for the doctor, Cynthia was baffled as Joshua’s fever did not seem to be decreasing despite having taken the antipyretics. As she mulled over yesterday’s events, she could not fathom how Joshua caught a fever. Joshua always had a healthy body. Could his two previous fevers have weakened him, making him susceptible to illnesses?

“Cynthia,” Joshua said, holding tightly onto her hand.

“Yes, what is it?” Cynthia asked, turning her gaze towards him.

“Can you promise me that you won’t leave me behind?” Joshua’s words came out in a slow drawl. Paired with his slightly pale face, he was a picture of vulnerability that called for her tender care.

strength. You shouldn’t talk too much,” Cynthia assured him, her

level.

engulfing his body almost unbearable. However, everything was tolerable

was a knock on the door from Matthew. He looked surprised to find Joshua still in bed. He turned to Cynthia and asked, “When are we

is running a fever. We will wait for his recovery,” Cynthia said, glancing

fever?” Matthew cast a quick glance toward Joshua. Almost instantly, he began to suspect that Joshua might be feigning his sickness. Approaching Joshua, he felt his forehead and body, discovering that Joshua did indeed have a high temperature. Could it be genuine?

eyes closed, was aware of Matthew’s suspicion. Having anticipated this reaction, he had allowed himself to truly

need to take him to the hospital?” Matthew

called the doctor

this, ceased to worry,

After examining Joshua, the doctor administered an intravenous drip. Cynthia, seeing the doctor busy, joined Matthew in the living

he catch a fever?” Matthew asked,

don’t know,” Cynthia admitted. She could not imagine how Joshua could have

supervision.

should have a serious talk with Sean once Joshua is better. I feel there’s more to

paused before asking, “What do

has seemned different since last night, as

mean his mental age has increased?”