Chapter 37: I Wish You Well

“She’s not well at all. She was ill.” Before Claudia could say anything, Kim beat her to it and replied to Marshall quickly. Shocked, Marshall froze. “How come?” Kim answered him, “She had allergic reactions to some chemicals and was almost hospitalized! Not only that, but Winifred also took advantage of it and nearly took Conrad away from her!” Claudia felt a little embarrassed hearing Kim exaggerating the truth deliberately. Marshall pulled up a chair and sat down, staring at Claudia with gleaming eyes. “What happened exactly? What kind of chemicals caused your allergy?” “Well, I will leave you two alone. I’m going to hang out with Conny over there.” Kim pointed at the children’s indoor playground in the distance, where there was a huge pool of ocean balls. Conny must love it. When the two were left alone, Marshall held Claudia’s hands and stared at her with worried eyes. Looking anxious, he asked with concern, “Tell me, what kind of chemicals caused your allergy on earth? Are