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“Letsee Edwin first,” was all he said.
The servant trailed behind Mark.
Upon entering, Mark’s eyes met with Edwin, sprawled on the bed, his little face flushed.
A thermometer was perched at the bed’s head.
Scooping it up, Mark placed it under the boy’s armpit, his voice edged with concern.
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A lump formed in Mark's throat.
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Maybe it was the coolness of his hand, but Edwin seemed to find solace there, nuzzling closer the moment he
opened his eyes.
In a weak, warbling tone, Edwin whispered, “Great uncle.
Confusion knit the servant's brows.
With a tender chuckle, she corrected, “Edwin, sweetheart, you're mistaken.
This is your father.
But clarity didn’t return to Edwin's eyes.
Nestling his face into the cool cradle of Mark's hand, he murmured again, “Great uncle.
A pang of sorrow struck Mark’s heart.
Despite grappling with his turmoil, he summoned every ounce of gentleness, caressing Edwin’s feverish brow
before easing the thermometer from its hold.
The verdict was as feared: 39 degrees.
Swiftly, he applied a cooling patch to Edwin's fiery forehead, beckoning the servant for a glass of tepid water.
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