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Chapter 96 - Dealing With Everything
Cailen wiped at Asher's chin without being bothered by it at all.
With how long he's been a nurse, he's had to clean more than his fair share of vomit.
Cailen may not have been able to help operate on Asher, but he was allowed to take care of him like this and he had offered to do so, so they wouldn't have to send someone else in here.
He was certain Asher would be more comfortable with Cailen taking care of him rather than a random person.
Cailen reached behind him for the glass of water that was always given to the patients and turned back around, holding it infront of Asher's face.
"Ash, can you swish this around in your mouth, love?" Cailen asked, placing the cup at Asher's lips.
Asher wasn't really all here, Cailen could tell, but he did comply with Cailen's instructions and swished a bit of water around in his mouth.
"Okay, now spit," Cailen instructed and watc
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The man beside her wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close as he smiled at Asherwho remained still, his eyes still locked on the little girl.Cailenwas a bit shocked to hear this. He kind of forgot about why this had all happened in the first place.He looked to the little girl who had a small scratch on her left arm but was otherwise fine.She stepped forward, away from her parents and up beside Asher, her eyes locked on himwith a look of wonder in them.Cailencould relate, he knew he often looked at Asherlike that but it was different seeing it on her face.It was different seeing it on the face of a little girl who Asherhad saved because it made Cailenrealize just how truly amazing Asherwas.He's never met anyone Asherhas saved before. Sure, he's heard stories and of course believed them one hundred percent but it was something to hear about it, and something
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