Chapter 127

Looking at the string of numbers that were deducted from her account, Wendy couldn't help but feel a bit of heartache. Her empty stomach started to growl at that moment. She'd been so busy all evening that she didn't even have dinner. Wendy grabbed a sandwich from the fridge before popping it in the microwave. As she leaned against the kitchen counter, she called Zelda. What Ethan had said that afternoon still lingered in her mind. Children wouldn't lie about something like that even if they did spout nonsense. But Wendy had taught Ethan from a young age never to make stuff up when it came to his body. She was worried he might actually be feeling unwell. "Ethan was indeed feeling unwell in the morning, but he became much better by the afternoon." As soon as the call connected, Zelda updated her on Ethan's condition. Wendy then asked for more details, but Zelda sounded a little dispirited. "After what happened last time, Ethan's health has improved a bit. Also, Mr. Frank took