Chapter 40

After Sylvia returned home, she got a fever that night.

Fortunately, it was a Friday night, so she did not have to work the next day or fetch the kids.

She took some medicine and lay down for most of the day for the fever to fade before she got up and packed for the Carters’ again.

Odell was not home today.

The butler went in with the announcement of her arrival, and Isabel and Liam came out running.

Isabel jumped into her arms whereas Liam quietly held her hand:

The butler came back out with a smile and said, “Ms. Ross, Madam Carter said you can just come in to visit the kids next time. You don’t need to ask for her permission.”

Sylvia simply smiled. “Okay.”

and held Liam’s hand into the

and waved at her. “Syl, come over here

beside Madam Carter who sized her up from head

a little worn down… Are you

answered immediately, “Grandmother, I’m actually doing well. I look a little tired maybe because I had a

of relief. “That’s good

asked, “Mommy, weren’t you at home last night. How did you catch a cold?”

sending me and sister home?” Liam

and said, “Yeah,

furrowed his adorable brows. “Remember to wear a jacket next time when you go

her heart. “Okay, I’ll remember.”

against her mother’s. After making sure there was no more fever, she

caressed her head with a smile.

“Syl,

Sylvia smiled. “Okay.”

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