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 seemed fine in the afternoon. When he didn’t respond to my calls, I checked on him only to

doctor’s here, but my uncle is refusing to

he,

you come over? He’s really burning up and I’m

my way. Try to get him to take his

Henson

her phone and car keys, and dashed out the

hopped into the elevator and hit the button for the ground floor. Stepping out of her building, the night breeze whooshed through her car window and kissed her face She halted the car, gazed at the tranquil night, and

minutes later, Estelle

you asleep? Sorry for

get mad at

small smile, “Did Jonathan get

bed being uncomfortable and went home at noon,” Charlie

His family doctor is there but he’s refusing to take his medicine.

was a pause on the other end. “Why is he acting like a kid again? If Henson asked you, you can

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

girlfriend?” Charlie questioned, “You’re talking

Thats right,” Estelle replied.

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