Fever

“Master hasn't returned yet, Madam!” Hearing the servant’s report about Edward’s absence, Charlotte frowns, reflecting on how recently she seldom sees Edward around her.

Where did things go wrong? she questions herself once more, feeling a sense of abandonment. Edward’s presence, which was once a constant source of comfort and joy, has now become a rare occurrence.

“He must be bored of me. As expected,” she mutters, entering the bedroom with a sigh. The sadness in her heart remains unshaken. She loves Edward, who always appeared before her with a smile despite the challenges in his company. But recently, his absence has grown more pronounced. He hasn’t called even once, leaving her to wonder about their wedding date.

“What’s my wedding date?” she asks herself as she searches for the information on her phone. But just as she’s about to look it up, her phone buzzes. A soft smile spreads across her face, hoping it’s Edward.

Her smile fades as she sees the caller ID: Andrew.

“Yes… And