Chapter 42 Falling Ill

After handling the affairs, Harrison lingered outside for a while to let the smell of smoke on him dissipate before returning to the room. Inside, Serena had already fallen asleep, but her rest was anything but peaceful. "No… Let me out… Don't hit me…" She was trapped in a nightmare and clutched the blanket tightly. Fine beads of sweat formed on her forehead. Harrison quietly approached and sat at the edge of the bed. He reached out to check her temperature. Finding no fever, he gently placed his warm palm over her cold hand. "Serena…" "No!" She woke with a jolt, her eyes snapping open as fear flickered in their depths like the last embers of a dying fire. Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she gasped for breath. "Bad dream?" Harrison's gaze was filled with concern. Serena stared at him blankly for a few seconds before abruptly sitting up, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her head against his shoulder. Her sudden embrace made Harrison pause for a moment. Then, h