Chapter 85

Jason studied Grace who was still in a deep slumber. He felt marginally better having had the doctor examine her. But

seeing her so still and lifeless, it was like the vice around his

chest wouldn’t loosen.

“Grace, wake up.”

She didn’t move.

“Sister, you have a fever and you need to take this medicine.”

Still nothing.

He set the glass of water on the table and grabbed the pill. Problem was, he didn’t have enough hands to hold her up, hold the glass and insert the pill into her (m outh).

He tried to coax her once more. “Sister, open your (m outh).” He placed the medicine in his hand by her rather dry lips. “Be good and take the medicine.”

However, she subconsciously pursed her lips tighter. He could not even get the pill in, let alone have her swallow it.

Jason muttered a curse. Her body was hot to the touch and

she’d continue to dehydrate if he couldn’t bring her fever

down. Maybe he should just call an EMT and get her back.

into a hospital ward, at least they’d be able to run an IV and

administer more drugs intravenously.

But even as he thought it, he knew she hated being in the hospital and that such places brought bad memories for her.

so different for

voice was soft. Without any of

she seemed to relax, he adjusted his hold and put the pill into his own (m outh) with a sip of water. Then he lifted her up and tilted her head. Holding her gently, he coaxed her (m outh) open with his own lips. He used the tip of his tongue to press the pill inside then he allowed the water into her (m

swallow

moved, he took another sip

of her soft lips against his, the feel of her tongue, it brought to life

his embrace

more. Of course he wanted more. But given the circumstances, that was just a reminder of how

woman made him.

conscious, burning up with fever, and still he

lips pressed into a

softly,

seemed to sense him and gradually

gaze landed

moment. Would she resent that he had kissed her? His heart sank. Had

way?

(m outh) and give him a s illy smile. “M om, I’ll be good. I want M om

help laughing. “Grace, it’s Jay. I’m not

her

The fever confused her enough to have

she was seeing

he was … not offended, just feeling,

him, that in

mother had passed

like her mother, but the same

security and care.

of Jason’s lips subconsciously rose. “One of us

father whilst another lost a mother

We’re truly quite similar.”

stay with me? I’ll be good. Very, very good…” Her eyelids were half-open, her cheeks

the fever.

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