“Father.” The word came out as a wail and Anthonio stopped shaking her shoulders.
He stared at her troubled face.
Marley's lips quivered. “Dad…. Anthonio….”
Anthonio shifted closer. “I'm here. I'm here Marley.”
But she didn't hear him because she didn't open her eyes.
A tear slipped from her closed eyes and Anthonio wiped it away.
She was having a nightmare.
He shook her again. “Marley wake up.” She didn't open her eyes.
“Neils.” He shook her again.
Very slowly, her eyes twitched and then opened.
Her grey eyes were filled with unshed tears and she stared at him for a while.
“You.” She finally said.
Anthonio stared back at her. “Marley.”
“You.” Her voice was cold.
Anthonio ignored the accusation in her voice and touched her forehead. “Your fever is still up. I'll go get your
