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.

leaving you behind. Rest well, and save your strength. You shouldn’t talk too

level.

the discomfort engulfing his body almost unbearable. However, everything was tolerable as long

Matthew. He looked surprised to find Joshua still in bed. He turned to Cynthia and asked, “When are we

meet him later. Joshua is running a fever. We will wait for his recovery,” Cynthia

Joshua might be feigning his sickness. Approaching Joshua, he felt his forehead and

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

him to the hospital?”

I have called the doctor

ceased to worry,

the doctor arrived. After examining Joshua, the doctor administered an intravenous drip. Cynthia, seeing the doctor busy,

Matthew asked, a hint

could not imagine how Joshua could have caught a cold under Yoel’s

supervision.

should have a serious talk with Sean once Joshua is better. I feel there’s more to Josinta’s condition than meets the eye,” Matthew finally

asking, “What do you mean?”

night, as if he has matured somewhat,” Matthew admitted, dropping subtle

mental age