An Impossible Choice
After taking the medicine, Cordelia drifted into a heavy sleep. She began to sweat, and at around three in the morning, Killian got up, touched her forehead, and carefully checked her temperature. Only after confirming that her fever had subsided did he let out a breath of relief.
Leaving the bedroom, Killian sat on the balcony and lit a cigarette.
Cordelia's condition couldn't be delayed any long