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.” 

Liam’s hand into

and waved at her. “Syl, come over here and let me have a good look at

sat down beside Madam Carter who

than before, looking a little worn down… Are

“Grandmother, I’m actually doing well. I look a little tired maybe because I had a fever yesterday due to the rain, but I’m better now.”

Carter sighed a breath of relief. “That’s good

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

you go out after sending me

said, “Yeah, I had something to do.”

to wear a jacket next time when you go out.”

 

her

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

her head with

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

Sylvia smiled. “Okay.” 

topics and chatted with Madam Carter.

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