Chapter 229

Lynn had put the phone on speaker. As soon as she heard that Brad wasn't coming over tonight, her face fell. She gave Jean, who had been looking at her with anticipation, a look of dismay. What should they do now? Jean met her gaze, but she was also at a loss. Brad had rushed over as soon as he heard that she wasn't feeling well yesterday. How did things change overnight? That bitch, Nadine, must've been scheming! She wouldn't allow Nadine to keep Brad by her side. She gave Lynn a look, and then she began coughing loudly with a hand over her mouth. Worried that Brad might not hear her, she sidled closer to the phone. Lynn immediately caught on to her intentions and made sure that Brad could hear her clearly. "Ms. Sawyer, how are you feeling? Are you okay? I'll get the doctor now," she said, sounding concerned. "Mr. Hamilton, you should come quickly. Ms. Sawyer's literally hacking her lungs out and is almost out of breath. She also looks very ill. "Oh no, Mr. Hamilton! Ms. S