Chapter 34

Catherine didn't respond, and Raphael assumed it was because she feared being scolded. So, he didn't press further. Instead, he reached out and happened to touch the small girl's hand. With a sigh, he pulled her into his embrace. After all, she was just a little girl, and Raphael saw her as a younger sibling he needed to take care of. Raphael considered a variety of reasons for her behavior. Maybe Catherine felt uneasy sleeping alone with her parents away, or perhaps she simply had trouble falling asleep by herself. But as soon as Raphael held her, he realized she was burning up with a fever. The moment he touched her, he understood why Catherine had come to him in the middle of the night. Without even turning on the light, Raphael immediately tried to wake her up. Catherine stirred slightly at the sound of his voice. She barely managed to open her eyes, as she felt very awful. Her vision was blurry, and the only thing she could focus on was the faint silhouette of the person sh