Chapter 48 “Talk To Me”

• “How long has he been sick for?” Elsida mumbles as she wipes at her tears. Her gaze drifts from Nancy to Jasper. His blue eyes shine with curiosity and he waves at her. Elsida drifts back to Nancy as her heart beats frantically against her ribcage.
• Nancy’s eyes trail Elsida’s movement and a small frown blooms across her lips. “About a year and a half, the doctor says he has less than a year to live,” she whispers.
• Elsida sucks in a sharp breath. “Thank you for telling me,” she rasps, her gaze brimming with sincerity.