Chapter186 Closer Than Before

Katelyn’s POV The next morning, after a long, anxious night watching over Ethan as he struggled with a fever, I finally heard his breathing slow and turn steady. I let myself rest for a short while then I walked into the kitchen. As soon as Ethan woke up, he saw me busy in the kitchen, and he was very happy. He looked tired but better than before. “Morning,” I said, moving past him to grab a mug from the cupboard. He watched me quietly. “You’re up early,” he said. “I wanted to make you something hot to drink. Your fever finally broke,” I replied, pouring him a cup of warm tea. “Drink this first.” He took the mug and smiled, a genuine happiness on his face. “Thank you, Katelyn. For staying with me.” I shrugged, but inside, I was relieved. Ethan sipped his tea, then slowly got to his feet. I could see he was still a little unsteady, but his determination pushed him forward. He walked to the bathroom to freshen up, and I started making breakfast. A little while later, Ethan stepped out in