After breakfast, Roxanne decided the time was still early enough to make it to the research institute.

“My fever has subsided, Lysa,” she said. “Could you please arrange my discharge? I need to get some work done.” Her work at the research institute had been impacted by her recent surgery for Larry, and she wanted to avoid a backlog.

Lysa hesitated. “Ms. Jarvis, I think you should stay and observe your condition for another day. I know how busy you’ve been recently. You didn’t fall ill yesterday for no reason; it was due to fatigue! Now that your temperature is down, you can’t wait to get back to work. I’m really afraid your body can’t handle it and you’ll collapse again.”

Though Lysa hadn’t been working for Roxanne long, she’d seen how the woman overworked herself. One would assume Roxanne had superpowers if she hadn’t fallen ill; she never complained about fatigue or her hectic schedule of juggling career and children.

The more time Lysa spent with the family, the more she felt sorry for the single mother of two. She treated Roxanne like her own daughter, and it broke her heart to see her sick.

“It’s okay,” Roxanne said, removing the blanket and insisting on getting out of bed. “I’m used to it. Yesterday was just a minor setback.”

The man standing nearby, Lucian, looked grim. He recalled her impressive resume. How had she achieved so much in six years? What kind of life had she led abroad? What sacrifices had she made?

Lysa remained concerned. She hadn’t been present for the doctor’s diagnosis and was unsure of Roxanne’s condition. While Lysa debated, Roxanne got out of bed. Fretting, Lysa turned to Lucian with a pleading look, hoping he could persuade Roxanne to stay. She felt Roxanne would listen to him.

Lucian frowned, strode to the bed, and stared at Roxanne. “The doctor said you must have a check-up before discharge.” He glanced at Lysa. “Please get the doctor.”

Lysa sighed in relief and went to fetch the doctor.

Roxanne’s brow furrowed. “This is unnecessary. I know my body.” As a doctor herself, she was confident she’d recovered from the fever and could be discharged.

Lucian retorted, “If you had, why did you collapse at home and become too weak to get out of bed?”

Roxanne was speechless.

Archie and Benny chimed in, “Mommy, let’s get the doctor to check you.”

Roxanne, unable to bear their anxiety, relented.

Lysa soon returned with the doctor. After examining Roxanne, the doctor addressed Lucian. “There’s nothing wrong. She can be discharged, but she must prioritize rest and her health. Remember, health is wealth.”

Lucian nodded and looked at Roxanne. Feeling guilty, she lowered her eyes. “Thank you, doctor,” she murmured. “I’ll take note of that.”

The doctor offered a few more standard instructions and left. Reassured, Lysa proceeded with the discharge paperwork.