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Nate crossed the hall and checked on his dad. Kevin still slept. The attendant promised to notify Nate when Kevin woke. Nate began to wander the halls of the west wing as the sun started its descent to the horizon. Xander had somehow escaped his attendant again and wandered freely. “Whatcha doing, buddy?” Nate asked coming upon the child. “Andrei?” Xander asked. “Andrei had to go home but we will see him again.” “When?” “I’m not sure.” “Xander, there you are,” Jilla said. She was Xander’s assigned attendant and struggled keeping up with him. “I am so sorry, sir. Has he been bothering you?” “No,” Nate said. “How about I take over for a while. Let his mother know I have him.” “O-ok,” she said after a moment. She turned and walked away. Nate di
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