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.”

held Liam’s hand into the

a warm smile and waved at her. “Syl, come over here

the couch and sat down beside

before, looking a little worn down… Are you doing okay?” Madam Carter

tired maybe because I had a

of relief. “That’s

weren’t you at home last

me and

“Yeah, I had

brows. “Remember to wear a jacket next time when you

felt warmth in her heart. “Okay, I’ll

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

caressed her head

She said to Sylvia, “Syl, tell me

Sylvia smiled. “Okay.”

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