Kristi still had tears in her eyes, and her eyes were flushed. Because of illness, she looked helpless and pathetic.
She carefully held Ray's hand, and her voice could not be softer, "I ... I'm afraid."
Kristi had a fever, but her fingers were cold, Ray slightly stunned, and Kristi didn't push him away.
"I'll get you the medicine." Ray softened his tone and said to Kristi patiently.
But Kristi just shook her head, holding Ray's hand, and didn't mean to let go.
"Kristina." Kristi knew that Ray was calling her name. She blinked and waited for Ray's follow-up. Ray pursed and quieted for a moment, finally holding Kristi's hand with his backhand.
He sat down by the bed, and Kristi seemed to give a sip, a faint smile on the corner of her mo
