Chapter 172

Sylvia brought the two little rascals to their bedroom and started telling them a bedtime story.

Only after the two of them fall asleep did she leave their room.

Madam Carter’s words rung in her head, so she went to Madam Carter’s room. Madam Carter was still awake, obviously waiting for her.

Sylvia walked in and asked, “Grandmother, what do you want to talk about?”

Madam Carter waved, signaling her to come closer. “Syl, come 'ere.”

Sylvia wheeled herself closer.

Madam Carter held Sylvia’s hand and said, “Tell me, how did you hurt your leg?”

“I fell down when I was walking.”

Madam Carter refused to believe her excuse. She stared at Sylvia and continued, “Does it have anything to do with Odell?”

Sylvia anxiously answered, “No, nothing. He’s not involved.”

He was the one who had brought her to the hospital in spite of that unhappy journey.

Madam Carter sighed a breath of relief. She said to Sylvia, “If Odell is mean to you, just tell me. I’ll do you justice.”

Sylv