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 into the house.

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

and sat down beside

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

doing well. I look a little tired maybe because I had a

a breath of relief. “That’s good to know.”

you at home last night. How did you

after sending me and sister home?” Liam also

awkwardly and said, “Yeah, I had something

wear a jacket next time

 

her heart. “Okay,

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

caressed her head

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

Sylvia smiled. “Okay.” 

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