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.” 

carried Isabel and held Liam’s hand

and waved at her. “Syl, come over here and let

couch and sat down beside Madam Carter who sized her up from head to toe.

before, looking a little worn down… Are you doing

immediately, “Grandmother, I’m actually doing well. I look a little tired maybe because I had a fever yesterday due to the

a breath of relief.

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

me and sister home?” Liam also

awkwardly and said, “Yeah, I had something

“Remember to wear a jacket next time when you

 

her heart.

against her mother’s. After making sure

caressed her head with a smile.

Carter suddenly felt sentimental watching the scene. She said to Sylvia, “Syl, tell me

Sylvia smiled. “Okay.” 

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