Reluctant Compassion

"Desmond, let go!" Maya's voice was tinged with panic as she reached out to push him, not expecting that he would topple over so easily.

The next moment, she watched in horror as Desmond fell toward the ground, her hand shot out to catch him. His body temperature was high.

Maya noticed Desmond's tightly shut eyes and the abnormal flush on his cheeks. It dawned on her that he must have a fever.

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