Chapter 10

Penelope quickly drifted into sleep as she lay on the bed. It was already 10:00 am by the time she woke up the next day. She quickly got out of bed to wash up. Harriet, Timothy Lambert, and Olivia were already up by then. They were chatting and drinking coffee in the living room. When they noticed that Penelope was awake, they called for the cook to bring breakfast and greeted her warmly. "Did you have a good sleep last night, Penny? Are you craving anything?" "Take your time coming down. We know you've had a long journey, so it's good to get some rest. There's no need to rush." Penelope was flattered to be cared for by several elders she had just met. Concerned that she might feel uncomfortable, Harriet sent Timothy and Olivia away on some errand. Harriet continued to chat with Penelope as she helped dishes onto Penelope's plate. When they were done with breakfast, Harriet brought Penelope to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor prescribed new medications and a