Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Jonah Hoez had a fever. Feeling guilty, Joy Letherdale spent the whole day taking care of him. She took him to the hospital, then made him some congee when they got back. By the time she came out of the kitchen, Jonah had fallen asleep on the sofa. Maybe it was the fever, but he was sleeping deeply. Joy called his name twice without getting a response. His brow was faintly furrowed, though, as if even in sleep he couldn't get comfortable. She crouched beside him for a long moment, openly studying...