Serena hurried back into the room, clutching a small bowl filled with cold water and a soft napkin in her hands. When she entered, she found Frederick lying on the bed, his eyes squeezed shut and his brows knitted together in discomfort. Without wasting a moment, she rushed to his side, settled down next to him, and dipped the napkin into the cool water.After squeezing it out just enough to avoid dripping, she carefully placed the damp cloth on his burning forehead. The chill from the napkin seemed to penetrate his feverish skin, startling him awake. His eyes flew open, and he grasped Serena's hand tightly.“It’s me, Frederick. It’s me,” she whispered softly, looking deeply into his eyes, which were filled with confusion and pain.His breathing was quick and uneven, making her heart race with worry. After a moment, he released her hand with a weary sigh and sank back onto the bed.Serena continued to press the cool napkin against his forehead, gently massaging his skin with the so
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