Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Chapter 977

For the past year, Estelle had been popping pills and avoiding spicy foods like the plague. Emily had been busting her chops to whip up tasty yet light dishes, which not only keep Estelle’s palate happy but also take Emily’s cooking skills to a whole new level.

After supper, Estelle hung out with Kya for a bit. When she saw that Kya was starting to look pooped, she headed upstairs to hit the sack.

She took a shower, changed into fresh clothes, and picked up where she left off in her book from the previous day

Just when she was about to call it a night around 10 PM, a call from Henson threw a wrench in her plans. From the sound of his voice, he seemed to be in a pickle. “Ms. Macclain!” he hollered.

Estelle sprang to her feet, “Henson, what’s the matter?”

“My uncle is running a fever and there’s no one at home. Can you swing by?” Henson asked, his voice laced with urgency

Estelle frowned, “Isn’t he in the hospital?”

“He was discharged at noon. He seemed fine in the afternoon. When he didn’t respond to my calls, I checked on him only to find him burning up. Henson explained Estelle quickly asked, “Where’s his family doctor? Call him right away”

but my uncle is refusing to take his medicine, Henson

“What is he, a

He’s really burning up and I’m scared,” Henson’s voice

him, “Alright, I’m on my way.

up!”

up. Estelle quickly changed, grabbed her phone

out of her building, the night breeze whooshed through her car window and kissed her face She

few minutes later, Estelle dialed

for bugging you this late,” she

get mad at a call

smile,

bed being

fever now. His family doctor is there but he’s refusing to take his medicine. Henson is at his wit’s end and called me. But can’t

the other end. “Why is he acting like a kid again? If Henson asked you, you can definitely handle him.

for a moment, then said, “He has a girlfriend. It’s not appropriate for me

questioned, “You’re