Chapter 538

When Felix noticed his mother's exhaustion, he kindly asked, "Mommy, can I sing you a lullaby to help you sleep?" "Sure." Nestled in her hospital bed, Esther reached out to embrace Felix. He gently patted her arm and began to sing. "Grandma Moon, bake a bun, Toss it high, let it run. Baby finds it on the shore, Keeps it, Grandma asks no more." Intrigued by the unfamiliar nursery rhyme, Esther asked, "Felix, where did you learn this nursery rhyme?" "From the woman who used to take care of me." "The woman who used to take care?" "Yes. That mean woman used to leave me with her!" Esther tenderly touched Felix's face and asked, "Do you know more nursery rhymes like this?" "Yes," replied Felix, his voice filled with childlike sweetness. "Chubby baby, full of cheer, Rides a horse to yesteryear. Old town's full of games to play, Chubby baby rides all day." Felix's voice acted as the most soothing solace in the world. Unbeknownst to her, Esther slipped back into sleep. Even in this p