Slipping Away

Gideon still remained unresponsive. His complexion was deathly pale, his lips were devoid of color, and he seemed utterly lifeless.

Tess then started to panic. She put down the vegetable soup and reached out to feel his forehead.

As soon as she felt Gideon's burning forehead, she was startled. "You are burning up! Gideon? Are you okay? Can you hear me? Gideon, please don't scare me!"

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