'Will she be okay?' Kevin pondered, lying beside Maria and observing her now-relieved expression as her fever subsided.
He didn't openly express it, but he was genuinely concerned about her. Despite not considering her his real mother, he cared deeply for her. She had shown him a genuine form of familial love, even if it was a bit unconventional. Initially, he found this love somewhat disgusting, but he had come to appreciate it. He hoped to experience a similar bond with his sister, who was fast asleep on his other side.
However, her breathing was too faint for a person who was asleep. So, he turned towards her, drew closer, and wrapped his arms around her waist, nestling up against her. This made her curl up, and she unintentionally pressed her soft behind against his crotch.
Riya found herself surprised by Kevin's hug, wondering, 'What is he doing?' He hadn't done this before, at least not until this morning.
