Chapter 985

Mable applied the salve to herself and went to the bedroom to accompany Spike. Spike’s temperature was a bit high, so Mable measured his temperature once in a while and used alcohol-soaked towels to wipe his neck and forehead to bring the temperature down. After Blair finished cooking, Mable fed Spike half the bowl and let him take some medicine. Spike felt a bit drowsy after taking the medicine. Mable rubbed his head and said gently, “Take a nap, Spike.” Spike pulled his mother’s hand, asking pitifully, “Mommy, will you leave if I fall asleep?” Mable squeezed his hand, her heart aching. “No, I’ll be right here with you. I’ll be here even when you wake up.” Spike nodded. Feeling reassured, he closed his eyes to sleep. Blair stood at the door and looked at Mable sitting by the bed, his expression dark. As if sensing the gaze at the door, Mable lifted her head and looked at Blair. She remembered what her brother said. Blair imprisoned her, tortured her, and forced her to carry