Ethan’s lips moved, barely audible, but enough to make my chest tighten.“Selina… Selina…”I froze, leaning closer to him on the living room couch. His eyes were closed, his forehead burning against my palm. His breathing was uneven, shallow, like he was fighting something inside himself.“Ethan…” I whispered, my heart thudding. “You’re burning up. You need help.”I didn’t know what else to do. Panic clawed at me, but I forced myself to think. He needed a hospital. Now.I lifted him gently, careful of his weight, and draped him across my arms. Ember toddled along, her small hands gripping my dress.“Selina… what’s happening?” she asked, voice tight.“Shh, sweetie. Everything’s okay. I got you,” I murmured.I hurried out to the car, my mind racing. Between Elton, Ethan’s fever, Ingrid’s disappearance, and everything else, it felt like the world was collapsing around me.At the hospital, the nurses were efficient, moving Ethan onto a gurney. I followed close, unable to stop my hands fro
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