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.

wasn’t so different

was soft.

(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

swallow for

he took another

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

his embrace and he held her

Of course he wanted more. But given the circumstances, that was

woman made him.

with fever, and

pressed into

he mumbled softly, calling

to sense him

misty gaze landed

felt an unexpected wave of anxiety at that moment. Would she resent that he had kissed her? His

way?

(m outh) and give him a s illy smile. “M

was speechless and could not help laughing. “Grace, it’s Jay. I’m not

bigger and her

The fever confused her enough to have

was

was … not offended,

dawned on him, that in fact, it

mother had passed

like her

security and care.

corners of Jason’s lips subconsciously rose. “One

father whilst another lost a

We’re truly quite similar.”

om, won’t you stay with me? I’ll be good. Very, very

the fever.

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