Chapter 48

“Madam, dinner is ready.” Edith came over to remind me softly when she saw that Henry had left. I nodded and walked to the dining table. After dinner, I took a shower and went to bed. I didn’t want to do anything else, and I had to accompany Yenna to her dress fitting tomorrow, so I had to keep my spirits up. At this time, my mother-in-law sent me a message. It was a recipe for some kind of herbal concoction. [Zena, ask your housekeeper to make this herbal remedy and get Henry to drink it twice a day for two weeks.] I lost all my sleepiness. [Mom, what is this for?] My mother-in-law replied. [It’s an old wives’ tale to strengthen a man’s stamina. I think Henry must be lacking on that front. If this goes on, when will we be able to meet our grandchild?] I wanted to refuse immediately because Henry certainly wasn’t lacking on that front. He also wouldn’t listen to me. After hesitating for a while, I still agreed. [Okay, but I don’t know if he’ll drink it.] My mother-in-law sent