"He's all right," the doctor said. "He just fell asleep. He must have been exhausted, but there are no major issues for now."
Anne Sutton looked at the little boy on the hospital bed. She had to step away to attend to some things, leaving a staff member to keep an eye on him.
Once she was finished, Anne Sutton returned.
Because he hadn't slept at all the previous night, Leo slept straight through until the afternoon.
Anne Sutton brought some food when she came to see him.
Seeing the food Anne Sutton offered, Leo ate with gusto. "Thank you, Auntie."
Anne Sutton watched him and asked, "Is it good?"
Leo nodded.
After some sleep, his fever had also subsided.
Anne Sutton said, "You didn't sleep last night, did you?"
Hearing Anne Sutton's question, Leo remained silent.
'He had never suffered like this before, wanting to sleep but not being allowed to.'
