Sonny blinked, but he did not know how to express his discomfort.

“He’s usually very loud, but he’s groggy today. He must be unwell. Bring the thermometer over and measure his temperature, Seren.”

Serenity had already brought the thermometer without Zachary telling her and took Sonny’s temperature.

A few minutes later, Zachary took the thermometer from Sonny’s armpit and handed it to Serenity.

She held it up to look at it. She said, “100.9 degrees Fahrenheit. He has a fever. His temperature didn’t feel hot when I touched his forehead, but the number on the thermometer is so high. I’ll head upstairs to change my clothes. Let’s bring him to the hospital now.

“I’ll call his instructor to request a leave of absence too.”

Serenity took out her phone and called the self-defense instructor from the gym to request a day off on Sonny’s behalf as she spoke.

Zachary said, “Don’t panic. Let’s try lowering his temperature first, then call the family doctor to check on him.”

“That works