Chapter66
She assumed he was talking to Tanya. Would Tanya really worry about Sam?
Ashley went into Sam’s room. He was asleep, sweating. The butler was wiping his sweat. She offered Ashley the towel, assuming she would care for Sam. Ashley shook her head. The butler changed Sam into dry clothes. Ashley sat on the sofa. After the butler finished, she asked, “Did the doctor leave?”
“Yes.”
What did he say? Will the fever return?” She wondered if she needed to stay.
“He said Sam should be fine.”
“Good.” Ashley thought she could leave.
The porridge was not ready yet. Ashley went downstairs. The butler said, “I’ll watch the stove. You must be tired.”
Ashley saw Chase reading the newspaper. He glanced at her and returned to the paper. Ashley paused. Before, she would have sat beside him. But now… they had nothing to talk about. She went upstairs; Chase didn’t stop her. She was surprised. She’d expected him to confront her about “bullying” Tanya.
Sam woke up.“Mom, I’m hungry. Is the porridge ready?”
“Almost.” Ashley asked the butler, “Is he still feverish?”
“No.”
Relieved, she went to the kitchen. A few minutes later, she called Sam, “Sam, the porridge is ready.”
As she served it, she saw Chase walk over.
Chamein?
