Chapter 7

Brandon gave me a suspicious look and went to check his briefcase.

I watched him nervously, afraid he might notice something.

Fortunately, Brandon didn't notice anything. He turned back with that familiar gentle expression.

"Sorry, Caroline. The power went out at home, so I took them out to eat. I thought you'd still be asleep when we got back."

I waved my hand. "It's fine. I do need to go back to sleep. I'm feeling really dizzy."

Shirley quickly came over to support me and helped me into the bedroom.

I lay down quietly, and after Shirley left, I couldn't help but feel excited.

I actually succeeded in contacting Kathy. Now I just have to wait for her to get back to me!

For the next few days, I took my medication and slept as usual. Neither Shirley nor Brandon suspected anything.

Until one afternoon, Kathy suddenly showed up.

I heard her voice from my room, feeling excited but unable to make any moves.

After all, I was supposed to be sleeping in my room.

The voices from downstairs faintly reached my room.

I only heard Kathy saying she wanted to check on my recovery, while Shirley kept blocking her.

"What's wrong with you? You're just a nanny. I'm here to see your mistress. Who are you to stop me?"

That's Kathy for you, still as feisty as ever.

Sure enough, Shirley was left speechless and said, "Mrs. Jordan isn't feeling well. Let me ask Mr. Jordan if you can see her."

Then Shirley called Brandon.

I don't know what he said to her, but Brandon actually agreed to let Kathy come up to see me.

Then I heard footsteps, and my bedroom door was pushed open.

As soon as Kathy came in, she frowned. "Why are the curtains drawn in broad daylight? This room smells like medicine. You're going to suffocate Caroline!"

Saying that, she stepped forward and pulled open the heavy curtains.

Shirley immediately stopped her. "What are you doing? Mrs. Jordan is resting!"

Kathy ignored her and sat by my bed.

"Caroline, how are you? I came to see you."

I pretended to be woken up and opened my eyes.

"Kathy, why are you here?"

She exchanged a look with me and said, "I haven't seen you in a year. I was worried about your recovery, so I came to check on you."

I glanced at Kathy, then at Shirley, who was watching us closely, and said, "Don't worry. Brandon treats me well. He's just worried about my condition getting worse, so he's been strict. Don't blame him."

Kathy nodded and said she understood.

Then she turned to Shirley. "Can you leave us alone for a bit? I want to chat with Caroline."

"You!"

Shirley glared, about to get angry, but then she realized I was there and said, "Mr. Jordan doesn't want me to leave Mrs. Jordan's sight. In case anything happens, I can help immediately."

So, we couldn't send Shirley away. We had to chat while exchanging glances.

As we chatted, Kathy suddenly stood up. "By the way, where are your boy-girl twins? I only saw them when they were born and haven't seen them since."

I immediately understood her meaning and said to Shirley, "Take Kathy to see the kids. I'm not feeling well, so I won't go down."

Shirley seemed to think separating us wouldn't matter, so she straightforwardly took Kathy away.

Before leaving, Kathy gave me a look, her gaze falling on the bag she left behind.

I got the hint and quickly got up to open the bag after they left.

Sure enough, there was a small phone inside. I quickly took it out and hid it under my pillow, my heart pounding.

Soon, Shirley brought Kathy back. Kathy sighed, "You really know how to have kids. Those two look just like you."

Unexpectedly, Shirley showed disdain and retorted, "Ms. Patel, you're mistaken. I've been taking care of the kids, and they clearly look like Mr. Jordan!"

Kathy rolled her eyes. "Who are you to interrupt my conversation with Caroline? Besides, the kids are Caroline's. Who else would they look like? You?"

"Look at yourself. If they looked like you, they'd be so ugly!"

"You..."

Shirley, repeatedly rebuked by Kathy, finally couldn't hold back and glared at her viciously.

I saw that look clearly and felt delighted. If it weren't for Shirley, I would have applauded Kathy.

Kathy didn't stay long and left, while Shirley drew the curtains again, blocking out the sunlight.

After she left, I took the phone Kathy gave me to the bathroom and successfully made a call.

Kathy had thought of everything. The phone she gave me only had calling functions, so it had a long standby time, and I didn't have to worry about charging it.

I set the phone to silent, put it in a bag, stood on the toilet, and hid it in the ceiling vent, then restored everything.

This phone was my last card. I couldn't let Brandon or Shirley find it.

Soon, Brandon rushed back from the office.

Kathy just came to see me, and it made Brandon very uneasy.

He came to my room and asked, "Caroline, did Kathy come by earlier?"

I nodded. "She even complained, saying you never let her visit me, and she's upset."

Brandon gave an awkward smile. "I'll invite her to dinner to apologize."

Then he suddenly took off his coat. "Caroline, it's been a while since we slept in the same bed. I'll sleep with you today."

I couldn't say no, so I nodded.

Brandon got into bed, lying behind me and holding me for a long time without moving.

I pretended to be asleep until he called my name twice, "Caroline?"

Seeing I didn't move, he got up and searched under my pillow.

I immediately understood. Shirley must have told him everything that happened with Kathy.

I felt a wave of fear. If I hadn't hidden the phone earlier, he would have found it by now.

He soon gave up when he found nothing, but then I felt him get up and go to the bathroom.

I knew Brandon was extremely cautious and would check all potential risks.

He closed the bathroom door.

I turned and saw his silhouette through the frosted glass. He wasn't using the toilet; he was searching for anything Kathy might have left for me.

He soon searched the bathroom thoroughly and looked up at the ceiling.

And that was where I hid the phone.

My heart instantly raced.

If he opened the vent, he would definitely find the phone I hid!