Chapter 769 When Bad Feelings Hit

• When that kind of negativity crashes in, the vagus nerve takes control. Once it’s fired up, the airways tighten, and boom—an asthma attack.
• Not long after Donovan was born, he was diagnosed with asthma. The family locked everything down—strict cleaning and sanitizing, no corners cut. As he grew, he got stronger, and attacks became rare. His teachers were informed and kept a special eye on him. Only then did Bertram dare let him board at school.
• “Doesn’t look like an allergen issue. Maybe he got spooked this afternoon,” Bertram said, sitting by Donovan and rubbing his back to steady his breathing. “Donovan, Dad shouldn’t have been so harsh.”