Chapter 42

Tara stared at him subtly. When she noticed Odell looking at her, she said in a hoarse voice, “Odell, why don’t you go home to the kids? I should feel better from the fever after some rest. I’m fine.” Odell put his hand on her forehead. It was still a little warm. “I’ll go after you fall asleep.” “Odell, I’m really fine… Cough.” Before Tara could finish her sentence, she coughed. Odell frowned. “Don’t go out when it’s raining. I’ll call you next time when I’m coming over. You don’t need to wait for me outside.” Tara immediately said, “Okay. It’s just that I haven't seen you for a few days now, and I missed you, that’s why I waited for you outside. No more next time, I promise.” “Mm-hmm. Take a rest.” Tara obediently closed her eyes. Time flew by quietly. Half an hour later, Odell noticed that she had fallen asleep. He got up and wanted to leave, but it was then that he heard Tara coughing in her sleep. Her cough somehow got louder and more intense. Odell sat bac