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Chapter 9

Auteur: Dog in a Blanket
Third-Person POV

Esther took hold of Lionel's arm, and he leaned against her, letting her support some of his weight. His head hung low, the ends of his hair grazing the back of her hand. She hesitated for a moment before pulling him a little closer.

"I'll take you to the nurse's office."

Esther settled Lionel onto a bed before getting him some medicine and warm water. The doctor had already told them that a little rest was all he needed.

Esther sat beside his bed for about three minutes be
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