Chapter 1224

"You had a fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Thank goodness Dr. Blackwood was on board. He taught us how to bring your temperature down with physical cooling. Even now you're still at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. So, stop worrying about Xavier for now." Maryanne raised her voice and tried to press Lily back onto the bed. But no matter how she tried, Lily refused to lie down. "At least let me see him!" Her voice cracked, the raw plea twisting Maryanne's heart. Mary relented. "Fine, I'll take you. But you have to promise me you'll come right back and rest afterward. No keeping vigil. You're still sick, after all." Lily nodded eagerly. "Okay!" The ship pressed onward. Lily staggered as she walked, her balance thrown off by the swaying, and Maryanne helped her the whole way to the cabin at the very back. When the door opened, a strong smell of disinfectant assaulted her senses. A faint moonlight cast its glow over the long figure lying on the bed. In the dimness, the man's silhouette loo