Chapter 1001

It was already late when Sylvia finished the call. She put her phone down and went to the bathroom for a shower. After she came out from her shower, she saw her phone blinking. Someone texted her. She picked up the phone and saw the messages from Odell. The first message was a picture of Flint drinking a bottle of milk. “The kids are doing fine today. Isabel didn’t cause any trouble at school. Everything is fine at home.” It was followed by another text another minute later. “How about you? Are you doing well at the Stockton family’s place?” Sylvia frowned. She had the urge to text back but her fingers froze before they typed. She struggled for a moment before ultimately tossing her phone away. … The next morning, Sylvia snuck several buns from breakfast for Sherry again. John had gone to work. When Sylvia arrived at the living hall, Sherry was sewing on the couch but she looked weak. “Sherry?” Sylvia called her. Sherry’s eyes gleamed. “Syl! Did you bring a