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.

save your strength. You shouldn’t talk too much,” Cynthia assured

level.

However, everything was

to find Joshua still in bed. He turned

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

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

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

take him to the

have called the

this, ceased to worry,

drip. Cynthia, seeing the doctor busy, joined Matthew in

did he catch a fever?” Matthew asked, a hint of suspicion in his voice.

She could not imagine how Joshua could have caught a cold under

supervision.

have a serious talk with Sean once Joshua is better. I feel there’s more to Josinta’s condition than meets the

“What

don’t have a clear idea myself. However, Joshua has seemned different since last night, as if he has

age has increased?” Cynthia questioned.