Maja had been by Patric's bedside for nearly half an hour when Quentin came in, carrying a bag filled with cold remedies.
"Maja, I've got fever reducers here, take a look."
Maja picked out two of the fastest-acting ones and administered them to Patric.
"I just came back from the local clinic. They said a doctor could come over to give him a shot if needed. I left my number. Should we call for it? It would bring the fever down quicker."
Maja thought about the myriad of needle marks that would pepper Patric's arm and slowly shook her head.
"Let's not."
Quentin simply sat down beside her.
Maja forcefully pushed the pills into Patric's mouth and followed them with a small glass of water.
In his drowsy state, Patric coughed a few times, half-attempting to open his eyes, but felt too weak to do so.
Maja laid him back down and began to massage her temples with her fingers.
Quentin then asked, "Should we call someone to take care of him?"
"No need. The fewer people around us, the better. I have this feeling we're being watched."
Even though she didn't know the intentions of those who might be watching them, she couldn't shake the feeling of being under surveillance.
Forbidden Island was a place she couldn't fully understand—its governance chaotic, its social structure rigid, yet some aspects revealed an unusual unity.
One more person around them meant one more risk.
She stood up to close the window but noticed Quentin's hand was bleeding.
"What happened there?"
"I got it scratched by a branch on my way in."
Maja rummaged through the medicine Quentin had bought—it was quite comprehensive, including treatments for external wounds.
She took out a disinfectant spray and applied it to his hand.
"Quentin, are you worried about that tattoo? Don't be. Once we find Ian, I'm sure I can take care of that for you."
After disinfecting, she applied some ointment.
Suddenly, the lights in the room went out.
Maja glanced out the window, only to see that the entire island was in darkness.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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