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.

well, and save your strength. You shouldn’t talk too much,” Cynthia assured him, her

level.

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

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

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

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

anticipated this reaction, he had allowed himself to

take him to the hospital?” Matthew asked.

called the doctor here.”

this, ceased to

doctor administered an intravenous drip. Cynthia, seeing the doctor

he catch a fever?” Matthew asked, a hint of suspicion in

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

supervision.

better. I feel there’s more

asking, “What do

different since last night, as if he has matured somewhat,” Matthew admitted, dropping subtle hints in his

his mental age has increased?” Cynthia