Chapter 997

“Alright!”

Once Ms. Simmons left, Charlie asked, “What’s up?”

Estelle replied, “No biggie, Kya’s mom might have something going on, that’s why she couldn’t get in touch.”

Charlie, a bit curious, asked, “Is Kya’s mom a friend you made recently?”

Estelle paused for a moment, then nodded, “Yeah.”

“What about her dad?”

“They split up.”

Charlie frowned, then said softly, “So, Kya’s mom’s solo parenting gig must be pretty tough.”

who was slightly dazed from the fever in her arms, but said nothing. Charlie said,

to Charlie. Kya didn’t

in his arms, something tugged at Charlie’s heartstrings, stirring

Ms. Simmons returned, carrying fever medication prescribed by the doctor. She fed it to Kya according to the

medicine and then snuggling back into Charlie’s arms, making anyone who saw her feel

but didn’t want to trouble him too much, so she stepped forward and said, “Don’t bother the mister any more, I can hold her.”

Simmons. He realized his action might be a bit sudden, so he quickly said with a smile, “No worries, Kya is so

to Estelle

smile, “If you have something to do, go ahead. Ms. Simmons and I will be fine here.”

have anything urgent, I’ve sent my mother home.” Charlie said, “I’ll wait until Kya’s fever subsides before leaving.”

take a

assured her, “Don’t worry, there’s

“Is it serious?”

like the common cold virus, and will take about a week to recover. In severe cases, she might develop a rash,

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