Anna Jadwin was still running a high fever, struggling against the uncomfortable feeling as she glanced at Ivy Bailey.
Leo had fallen asleep in the car, and upon being transferred to the bedroom, remained drowsy...
Having taken their temperatures, she found hers and Leo's to be equally high.
Wayne Bailey noticed his master was sick and became so frantic he seemed ready to ascend to the heavens or burrow into the earth.
He was incessantly bringing tea and water, warming up the bed, and showering her with ceaseless words of care.
Anna Jadwin's cheeks were hot as she lay in bed, "It's alright, Wade, go look after Ivy, let me sleep alone for a while."
Distressed at being sent away, Wade said sadly, "I want to stay and take care of you, master."
"Taking care of Ivy is just like taking care of me. I can't be at ease for even a second if you're not by her side. The servants are clumsy, lacking your cleverness..."