A Rescue Plan

When Betty heard Hazel’s questions, her heart sank and tears were welling up in her eyes again. Of course, she didn’t dare to meet Hazel’s gaze in the fear that her panic and guilt would be discovered. “Gia is on fever… So she’s staying there for observation. Don’t worry, she’ll be back soon…” This made Hazel anxious at once. “What?! Gia’s on fever? But she was fine with me just now!” As Gia was her precious daughter, how could she not be worried?! Hurriedly, Betty comforted her, “Calm down, Hazel. Gia is only on low fever so don’t worry. What you must do now is to stay in bed and rest. As there are a lot of doctors and nurses at the infirmary, Gia will be taken good care of.” However, Hazel shook her head firmly and said, “I think I better go and check on her! Don’t worry about me, I’m fine… The doctors have also said that it’s good for me to not always stay in bed.” Since Gia had fallen sick, she would only be at ease after checking on her condition by herself. Hearing this, Betty be