Chapter 480

As soon as Ariana returned home, she came down with a fever. Everyone assumed she had caught a chill outside, which led to the fever. Lambert even skipped work to stay by her side for two full days until her temperature finally subsided. During that time, the two younger children were sent to stay with Old Mrs. Stone, leaving only the eldest, Lucian, at home. After all, he was older and had a stronger immune system, making him less likely to catch a cold. The little ones, however, weren’t so resilient. When Ariana finally regained consciousness, the sight that greeted her was a quiet scene: the older one calmly peeling an apple by her bedside, while the younger one sat seriously munching on a slice. Ariana: "..." Lucian was the first to notice she had woken up. His face instantly brightened as he exclaimed, "Dad! Mom’s awake!" Lambert immediately moved to her side, pressing a hand to her forehead. "The fever’s gone," he murmured. "How do you feel now? Any discomfort? Need some water?"