Divorce T170 Chapter 170 Charlene remained silent.
After hanging up the phone, Charlene sneezed again. Her aunt Maisie was worried she might have caught a cold and made her shot tea. After drinking it, Charlene felt her head getting heavier and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, she realized she had developed a fever-a high one at that, which made her head spin.
Jasmine cover, looking somewhat concerned, "Mom, are you sick?" Charlene simply responded, "Yeah." Irma was also worried and suggested taking her back to the Henderson family so their trusted family doctor could take a look at her, claiming the old doctor had a knack for quick recoveries.
Helena thought her illness had con too strong to delay any treatment and also advised her to return with Irma to the Henderson Mansion for the family doctor's examination.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtback at the mansion, the family doctor cover, prescribed smedicine, and after taking a bowl of it, Charlene went upstairs to sleep again.
When she next woke up, she felt much lighter in both body and mind. Opening her eyes, she saw a small lamp on, and turning her head, she spotted Thorne reading a book. She paused for a moment.
Only then did she remember that she was in the old house, in Thorne's room-the place where he had grown 1. up.
Perhaps hearing her stir, Thorne looked over, "Awake?" Charlene felt her throat was sore and wasn't in the mood to talk, so she remained silent.
She grabbed a jacket lying nearby, attempting to get out of bed, but Thorne brought her a glass of water, handing it to her.
Charlene hesitated for a moment before taking it, not bothering to say thanks.
Thorne didn't mind; he tried to check her forehead with his hand, but Charlene, despite feeling groggy, dodged.) Thorne paused, then withdrew his hand, standing up to say, "Dr. Ableson is still downstairs. I'll get him to cup and check on you." Without waiting for her response, he left the room.
Minutes later, Dr. Ableson, Irma, Thorne, and Jasmine all entered the room.
Dr. Ableson checked Charlene and noted she was much better but stressed the importance of continuing the medication. He mentioned her weak constitution and emotional blockages made her prone to illness upangi. catching a cold, advising her to nourish her body well. Charlene nodded in agreement.
Irma then asked, "Charlene, are you hungry?" Charlene had barely eaten at lunch due to feeling unwell and had slept through the afternoon. By evening, she was indeed hungry but had no appetite.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHowever, Irma insisted she eat something, then asked Thorne to bring up the meal prepared for Charlene from the kitchen.
Thorne complied and soon returned with the food.
pha and Dr. Ableson left, but Thorne stayed, sitting beside her as she ate, engrossed in a book.
Chapter 70
Glancing over, Charlene realized it was the sbook she had been reading at the Sapphire Springs Resort. She hadn't noticed before, but now she saw he hadn't returned it to her.
Frowning, she began, "You-"
Thorne smiled and said, "I spent about half an hour on it the other day and found sof your ideas really interesting It sparked snew thoughts for me, so I've been picking it up every now and then." Charlene pursed her lips, ignoring him. She hardly had an appetite to begin with, and now it had completely vanished.
Thorne watched her with a propped chin, saying, "After all these years, still not even able to have a proper notreven argument?" Charlene turned away. Thorne sighed, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Go ahead and eat."