The newborn monkey lay limp on the soft blanket, his breathing faint and slow. His tiny body, once full of faint squeaks and little movements, now barely stirred. Weakness had taken over him — he couldn’t lift his head or cry anymore. Dad sat beside him, eyes full of worry, searching for any way to help his fragile baby.
He gently touched the baby’s forehead — it was warm, slightly feverish. Panic filled his chest. “Stay with me, little one,” he whispered softly. In his hand, he held a small drop of paracetamol, carefully measured and diluted to a safe level for the baby’s delicate body. It wasn’t much, but it was all he could do to ease the fever and pain.
With trembling hands, Dad placed the drop at the corner of the baby’s mouth. The little monkey’s lips quivered as the medicine touched his tongue. He swallowed weakly, then let out a soft sigh. Dad could feel the tiny pulse beating weakly under his fingertips. “That’s it, baby… you’re doing so well,” he said softly, holding back tears.
For hours, Dad stayed by his side — wiping sweat, checking temperature, whispering comfort. The newborn’s breathing stayed uneven, his body fragile, but there were small signs of life returning. Every few minutes, his fingers twitched or his eyes fluttered, as if fighting to stay awake.
When the night grew colder, Dad wrapped him in a soft towel, pressing him gently against his chest. The baby’s heartbeat felt faint but present, giving Dad hope. He stroked his head and whispered, “You’re not alone, my little fighter. Daddy’s right here.”
Time moved slowly. The medicine seemed to help — the fever began to fade little by little. The baby no longer shivered, his breathing steadied. Though still weak, he looked peaceful, resting in warmth and safety.
By morning, the first light touched his tiny face. Dad smiled faintly through exhaustion, whispering, “You did it, little one. Keep fighting.”
He knew the road to recovery was still long. But that night, one drop of medicine and endless love had made a difference — giving the tiny newborn monkey another chance to live.
