Chapter 628:
Isaac saw the weight behind his words and said nothing more.
Children grow up. Sstorms, they have to face alone.
That night, under the glow of city lights, Kristian lay in bed feeling hollow.
He tried to sleep. He couldn't.
For three nights, the sfeeling haunted him. On the third day, he collapsed from exhaustion and fever.
If Gerard hadn't noticed in time, things could've taken a dark turn. Gerard rushed around the hospital, paying
bills, getting medication, talking to doctors.
By dusk, after a day of IV drips, Kristian finally opened his eyes. Gerard let out a heavy sigh.
“Sir, you're finally awake. You scaredhalf to death.”
Kristian looked up at the ceiling, then around the room. His eyes landed on the IV. He frowned. “What
happened?”
Gerard's voice was tight. “You had a high fever for over four hours. The doctor said it could've caused brain
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdamage.” It had nearly reached the point of organ failure.
Gerard had been on edge the whole time.
Kristian looked indifferent. “You didn’t tell my parents, did you?”
Gerard nodded. “No. | figured you'd say that. But you really can’t treat your body like this anymore. Your family
will worry.”
Kristian sighed in relief. He had sent his family off at the airport the morning after his birthday. If they knew,
they'd be worried.
Gerard spoke up suddenly. “By the way...”
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Kristian’s face was still pale, his lips dry. The fever wasn’t fully gone.
“What is it?”
Gerard hesitated.
Kristian’s voice was low. “Just say it.”
“I got a call from Ms. Briggs this afternoon. Your phone rang when | cback with the meds,” Gerard said
cautiously.
Kristian’s eyes flickered with light.
“Givemy phone,” he said in a hoarse voice.
Gerard shook his head. “You need rest.”
Kristian insisted. “Give it to me.”
Gerard had no choice. He handed it over.
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Kristian shot upright. The IV needle tugged painfully, drawing blood.
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