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

living room, Madam Carter welcomed her with a warm smile and waved at her. “Syl, come over here and let me

her kids to the couch and sat down beside Madam Carter who sized

little thinner than before, looking a little worn down… Are you doing okay?”

look a little tired maybe because

breath of relief.

asked, “Mommy, weren’t you at home last night. How did

you go out after sending me and

awkwardly and said, “Yeah, I

a jacket next time

felt warmth in her heart. “Okay, I’ll

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

caressed her head with a smile.

felt sentimental watching the scene. She said to Sylvia, “Syl, tell me how you have been for the past

Sylvia smiled. “Okay.”

interesting topics and chatted with Madam

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