Chapter 301 In the evening .
Sienna bathed Joyce and laid her on the bed , gently drying her hair with a soft towel .
Just as she was finishing up .
Tara with some medicine .
Joyer , its time for your medicine .
Joyce pouted and snuggled up to her mom .
Mommy , medicine doesnt taste good a walked in No one likes taking medicine , especially little Joyce , During the first diagnosis , Sienna often had to think hard about fun ways to get her daughter to take it Over time , Joyce learned to take her medicine withod fass Sienna felt a warm glow in her heart , realizing her daughter was just looking for some The medicine may not taste great , but its really good for you , Sienna said gently , tapping Joyces little nose .
It protects you , sweetheart , and helps .
you feel bener .
Havent you noticed youve been a bit more comfortable lately ? Yes Joyce nodded , her big eyes blinking , Sienna pointed to Joyces mouth .
Lets open the tunnel and let the medicine in to help you .
okay ? Okay ! Joyce opened her mouth wide , declaring .
The tunnel is open ! Here we go .
Sienna quickly put the medicine in Joyces mouth .
Joyce gulped the water down and said .
Mommy , check ! Wow Sienna cradled her daughters face and seriously looked at her teeth .
Your teeth are so beautiful ! Joyce blinked her pretty eyes , a bit confused .
She wondered why Sienna was suddenly giving compliments .
Joyce wrapped her arms around Siennas neck .
Because Im your baby ! Sienna laughed , hugging her daughter and gendy swaying her .
Joyce was truly a delightful little flatterer .
Since it was Joyces first night on a new medication , Sienna stayed alert , checking now and then to see if her daughter was uncomfortable .
Gradually , she noticed that Joyce felt a bit warm .
Joyce kept her eyes closed , murmuring softly , unable to find a comfortable position to rest .
Sienna go up , lifted Joyce into her arms , and softly patted her back .
Are you feeling unwell ? Dont cry ; Mommy is here ! Joyce didnt wake up , resting drowsily against her moms shoulder as her murmurs faded.
Siennas phone on the nightstand lit up .
It was a message from Josiah .
[ Did I wake you ? I wanted to check on Joyce .
Is she alright after taking the medicine ? If shes feeling unwell , let me know anytime .
] Not wanting to disturb Joyce , Sienna held her close with one arm while replying .
She has a slight fever and isnt sleeping well .
I need to hold her close .
No other concerns for now Josiah held his phone , his brow wrinkled .
He realized Joyce was having side effects from the medicine .
[ Is her fever high ] Sienna ( No , just slightly .
) Josiah kept holding his phone , unsure of how to reply for a long time .
It was clear that Sienna and Joyce were struggling with Joyce feeling unwell .
Sienna was working hard to take care of her .
He wished he could help Sienna , but he knew she wouldnt accept it .
Sienna laid her phone down and took Joyce to the kitchen .
She got a ice pack from the fridge and placed in on Joyces forehead , changing in periodically .
medical Joyce felt a bit better , resting against her mom and making fewer signs of discomfort .
Sienna tried to lay her down , but as soon as Joyce touched the bed , Joyce began to cry .
Sienna quickly picked her up .
Dont cry , Mommy is holding you .
Being held by Siena , Joyce calmed down again .
Upable to set her down , Sienna continued to hold Joyce and leaned back against the headboard for a moment of rest in the early morning hours .
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