Chapter 453

Aunt May came into the room with some food. Mona was leaning against the headboard, her cheeks flushed from the fever. “Madam, are you feeling better? Please have something to eat first.” Aunt May placed the tray on the bedside table, picked up a plate of food, and fed it to Mona’s mouth. Mona turned her head and pushed away Aunt May’s hand. “Have the kids gone to school?” “Don’t worry. The driver and chaperone have sent them to preschool. You have to eat, Madam.” Mona licked her dry lips and took the plate from Aunt May’s hand. “Okay. I’ll eat by myself.” She was eating, but there was no taste in her mouth. She simply chewed and swallowed mechanically. “Aunt May, help me get the laptop. I still have some work to do.” “No!” Aunt May instantly refused Mona’s unreasonable request. “Why are you thinking about working when you’re sick? You have to rest.” “I’m much better now.” Mona put on an obedient and pleasing expression. She learned from Millie’s example and clasped her hand