Chapter 208: Chapter 208
"How can just taking medicine be enough? Do you forget that every time you have a fever, your body is scorching hot?" Evan Quinn’s body has been since childhood; whenever he catches a cold and fever, his entire body becomes unbearably hot, keeping him from sleeping all night and making it a truly torturous experience.
Every time he gets sick, Sienna Quinn stays by his side all night, fearing that the high temperature might harm Evan Quinn.
This time is no different; how could Sienna Quinn truly be at ease?
Besides, it’s the hot summer, how could Evan just catch a cold all of a sudden?
"Come on... Mommy’s taking you home."
Sienna’s voice was filled with dissatisfaction and anger; how exactly was Landon Lawson taking care of him? How could he catch a cold at this time.
I used to think about letting Evan have a father figure, encouraging them to interact more, but now it seems my idea might have been wrong.
Landon doesn’t seem to have any intention of properly caring for this son.
His mind must be with Vera Yates, right?
Sienna complained angrily as she glanced at Landon Lawson, picked Evan up, and turned to leave.
Landon reached out trying to stop her.
A crisp sound echoed as Sienna nonchalantly swatted Landon’s big hand away; with icy eyes, she looked at him and said, "Since President Lawson doesn’t have time to look after his son, I think it’s best for me to do it myself."
"Listen to my explanation!"
"Explanation? I find it unnecessary, just like President Lawson said, only the result matters in actions; the process and reasons are always unimportant. It seems you don’t have any intention of caring for Chloe."
Nowadays, the only thing Sienna cares about is Evan Quinn.
She compromised before, just wanting Evan to have a complete family, with both paternal and maternal love. After five years lacking a father’s presence, Sienna felt deep guilt; thus when Landon proposed this upon her return, Sienna agreed after careful consideration. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on Nove1Fire.net
But how long has it been since they came? Such a well-off child, yet already sick, just this point alone is unforgivable to Sienna.
Landon was evidently anxious upon hearing this; his son is sick, surely he wants to stay by his side and fulfill his fatherly duties.
Just ready to say something to mend the situation.
Evan weakly spoke, "Daddy makes sweet ginger tea for me and massages me. I want to sleep here with Daddy, with both Daddy and Mommy beside me."
Even though speaking was challenging for weak Evan, he still managed to mumble.
Sienna and Landon exchanged glances in surprise.
Sienna crouched down, leaning by Evan’s bed, softly whispering to the little one, "Mommy will take you home and make it, alright?"
"No... No, Chloe has never had Daddy beside during sickness..."
The little one’s words made both their hearts skip for a moment; glancing at each other, Sienna’s eyes were filled with deep separation and bitterness.
No matter how well she treats him, she can’t compensate for the lack of fatherly love.
Sienna had no choice, for now, her son is ill, anything he says should be adhered to.
"Then lay here for a while, let Mommy stay by your side and lull you to sleep. After a nap, everything will be better. Tomorrow won’t be uncomfortable."
Sienna, while feeling anxious, knew that Evan’s illness is mostly due to Landon’s lack of proper care, but hearing Evan mention how Landon personally fed him, made tea, and told stories to him, suddenly her anger evaporated.
She understood that Landon, being a big man, might not be so meticulous, usually being well-cared for both at home and work, yet now he reversed roles to care for Evan, it showed that Landon was sincerely concerned for his son.
Seeing this son of a wealthy family making such a change for his child touched Sienna.
Landon watched Sienna, remaining silent as he feared she was still furious, with their son sick, starting an argument would only burden their son.
Sienna agreed to let Evan stay the night at Lawson’s.
Due to Evan’s physical condition, once he has a fever, his body burns intensely, so Sienna would stay by his side all night to protect him.
"You should rest," Landon said concernedly, glancing at Sienna, weakly sitting beside Evan because of exhaustion from work at the company, now staying up all night to wipe Evan’s body.
How could her body endure such circumstance?
Moreover, over the years, Sienna often worked long hours, neglecting proper meals, frequently compromising, not eating on time, all contributing to her weak health.
Seeing her in such frail condition was distressing for Landon.
Sienna wiped Evan’s body with a washed towel, her lips drawn stubbornly without speaking, she glanced at Landon beside her, noticing a gleam in his eyes.
Her son... isn’t he also his?
Landon chuckled bitterly, does Sienna truly regard him as family?
Despite this, he remained by her side; despite whatever difficult words Sienna might say, Landon wouldn’t leave, he wouldn’t go.
Landon domineeringly took the wet towel from Sienna’s hand, tossed it onto the table, and scooped her up with one bold motion, amidst her surprised cries, Landon strode and carried her into their former wedding room.
Originally Landon’s room, Sienna only slept here on the wedding night, even in their previous lifetime, despite five years of marriage, Sienna didn’t return to sleep here.
Landon always had her sleep in the guest room; she seemed nothing more than a guest at the Lawson’s, never truly belonging here.
"What are you doing?" Sienna disoriented from Landon’s actions, feeling unstable.
"Getting you to sleep."
He said, dominantly placing her on the bed, covered her with the blanket, feeling her trying to struggle out, Landon furrowed his brow, tightly pressing her with the blanket, in a commanding yet irresistible tone, said, "Sleep quietly, don’t get up."
Their close proximity made Sienna’s face flush instantly; Landon’s warm breath touched her cheeks, making the woman shy.
Under the light, Landon clearly saw the delicate girl beneath him; how could one not be thrilled?
"But... Chloe is still sick."