Chapter 2942

Lucas, please let go so that the nurse can take your temperature," Coco persuaded.

"Don't jump, don't... I don't want to lose you... Coco, don't jump..." he continued to mumble.

"Alright, alright, I won't jump, I won't leave you," she said, unsure of the situation but decided to assure him. "Just let go for a moment so the nurse can take your temperature and check on you, alright?"

Finally, her words seemed to get through to him. Slowly, his grip loosened, and Coco breathed a sigh of relief. The nurse quickly measured Lucas' temperature with a thermometer.

"103 degrees," she reported.

Indeed, he had a fever.

The nurse promptly informed the doctor.

Lucas held Coco's hand the entire time. His eyes were half open, seemingly looking at her, yet lacking focus. He continued to murmur, "Don't jump... Coco, don't jump..."

Soon, the doctor arrived, and Coco anxiously inquired, "Doctor, what's happening to him? He keeps saying incoherent things, and earlier... I think he had a nightmare.