Charlotte sprawled onto the ground like a frog. Scratched and cut, her palms and knees were burning in pain.
Behind her, the Aston Martin sped off and left her in the dust.
Charlotte shivered in the cold as she pitifully picked herself up. She then realized she was alone on an elevated bridge.
And her phone had run out of juice.
She was at the brink of collapsing into tears.
The boss she met in the day was like that and so was the gigolo at night.
None of the cars that passed by her slowed down.
After being out in the cold for an hour, she managed to stop a taxi. Charlotte quickly stopped it by jumping in front with outstretched arms.
That night, Charlotte caught a cold and slept so soundly that even the alarm couldn’t wake her.
When morning arrived, Mrs. Berry woke her up. As she dragged herself to wash up, her body ached all over.
When Mrs. Berry knew that she had caught a cold, she quickly made her some hot tea.
Robbie went to the medical kit and found some cold medicine. He also brought Charlotte a glass of warm water. “Mommy, once you finish breakfast, you will need to take your medication.”
“You’re such a good boy, Robbie.” Charlotte used a tissue to cover her nose. “I got up late today and am running late. Mrs. Berry will take you to the bus later, alright?”
“Mommy, don’t worry. I will take care of Jamie and Ellie.”
Acting like an adult, Robbie’s expression showed that he was eager to shoulder the responsibility.
“Mommy, you shouldn’t go to work. Instead, take the day off and see the doctor.”
Ellie felt bad for her mom as she helped Charlotte clean her nose with her chubby hands.
“I’ll be fine after taking some meds. Don’t worry.” Charlotte kept drinking water as she also had a sore throat.
“I’ll pour you some water,” Ellie offered.
When Charlotte finished the water, Ellie took the empty glass and poured another one.
“Mommy, this is the cold medicine I have prepared for you. You should bring them to work.”
Robbie put the cold medication into a small box and placed it in Charlotte’s handbag.
“Thanks Robbie and Ellie.”
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