The paramedic dared not disobey Samuel.

She went in at once.

Samuel saw Nicole sleeping soundly. He rubbed her hair and went home quickly.

When Samuel came back, Riley met him and cried.

"Samuel, I didn't mean to. I want to punish Joseph. I didn't expect him to be so stubborn.

I'm sorry. I did it wrong."

Samuel was a little upset to see her crying.

"Well, I know you care about him. How's Joseph? Has the doctor examined him?"

"The doctor is examining him right now."

Riley's eyes were red with tears. She seemed to be worried about Joseph.

Samuel went straight to Joseph's room. Riley followed in.

Joseph's...