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 for

was

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

it, swallow

another

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

his embrace and he held

given the circumstances, that was just a reminder of

woman made him.

up with fever, and still he craved

lips pressed into a straight

he mumbled softly,

seemed to sense him and gradually

Her misty gaze landed on

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

way?

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

laughing.

and her big eyes were

was delirious. The fever confused her enough

was seeing her

first he was … not

mistake, it dawned on him, that in

had

‘him’ that was like her

security and care.

lips subconsciously rose.

another lost a mother

We’re truly quite similar.”

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

the fever.

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