Eliana reached out to feel his forehead, then touched her own for comparison. Looked like the fever had gone down.

Samuel watched her gesture, his heart warming at the sight.

“I’m feeling much better,” he said, “Is your mom okay? Do you think we should take her to the hospital?”

“She’s fine. The doctor said she just passed out from stress. She’ll be alright after resting a bit.”

“That’s good to hear.”

He ...