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.” She carried Isabel and held Liam’s hand into the house. Inside the 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 at you.” Sylvia carried her kids to the couch and sat down beside Madam Carter who sized her up from head to toe. “A li