Visits sick girl

Biggun footsteps came down the hall, and Sir William, who served my lord, poked his head into the kitchen. Sir William was not tall for a human, but looked very square and strong, as if he would be able to hold up the corner of the Castle if that block there failed.
“Harry?” Will called. “Oh, hey.”
My lord mopped his hands over his face and looked up. His face was red, especially his nose and eyes. “Will.”
“The Velasquezes’ little girl is out of the hospital,” Will said. “They’re bringing her back here tonight.”
A faint smile touched my lord’s face. “Oh, thank God. Fever broke?”
Sir William nodded, returning the smile. “After Michael Carpenter visited.”
Dark creases appeared in the skin at the corner of my lord’s eyes for a moment. “Well, obviously.” He raised his voice. “Bob?”


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