Chapter 396 Sick

Upon seeing the complicated look in Douglas' eyes, Simon added fuel to the fire. "This isn't over. Just you wait. Theo will deal with you." Meanwhile, Sierra fell asleep as soon as she got in the car. By the time they arrived at Southridge Heights, she was still asleep. Theo got out of the car and was ready to carry her inside. However, as his chin brushed against her forehead, his expression instantly changed. She was burning up. She had a high fever of 103.64 degrees Fahrenheit. "No… Don't come near me… Help… Please help me…" After giving her fever medicine, Theo sat by the bed, gently patting her arm to soothe her. His voice was soft as he comforted, "Sierra, I'm here. Don't be scared. Be good…" She murmured in her fevered dreams, and he responded in kind. The room felt unexpectedly warm and intimate. In her nightmare, she kept running from a horse, only to be trampled over and over again. No matter how she dodged, it was useless—until a voice called out. She thought she saw