Chapter 49

Pamela had been the one calling. Rowan's drowsiness vanished instantly. He leaped out of bed, threw on a shirt, and rushed to the hospital. The doctor explained, "It's gastroenteritis. In severe cases, it can lead to bowel obstruction. Thankfully, he was brought in on time. What has he been eating?" "Just normal food," answered Pamela. "We found Coke and chicken in his stomach. Do you let him drink fizzy drinks in the morning? A child his age shouldn't be consuming such unhealthy food," the doctor admonished. Rowan glared at Pamela. "I-It's Mr. Roger who insists," she stammered. "He's been eating hamburgers for days. Most of it was takeout Ms. Chapman brought. If I refuse, he throws tantrums and accuses me of mistreating him." Terrified of the consequences, Pamela panicked; she saw no way out other than throwing Imogen under the bus. "Kids like food like that. I just wanted to make him happy," Imogen pouted defensively. The doctor shook his head with a weary sigh. "No more