Chapter 234

It was late January when Tessa returned from Noria. The law firm usually had its annual holiday week around this time, so all the staff members were on break. She caught the flu on the day she returned from Noria. She fell quite ill, so she visited the hospital to get a shot. After that, she went back home and stayed in bed all day. Michelle prepared her meals and delivered them to her. A day before Michelle's leave was scheduled to begin, she delivered lunch to Tessa as usual. Tessa coughed a couple of times and used a tissue to wipe her leaky nose. "Ms. Mercer, your break starts tomorrow. You should leave after finishing your tasks for the day." Michelle looked hesitant. "But you're still sick, Tessa. Who's going to take care of you if I leave?" "It's just the flu. It's not a big deal." Michelle said, "Why don't I send you back to the Yates residence? I'll feel more at ease knowing that your family is taking care of you." Samuel had even called her a few days ago to ask when