Charmaine's POV
I looked over at Lily, who was lying on the couch, looking pale and miserable. My poor baby wasn't feeling too well, and I could see that she was struggling to keep her eyes open. I knew that I had to take care of her, and that meant taking a break from work.
"I'm so sorry, baby," I said, gently stroking Lily's hair. "Mommy's going to take care of you today, okay?" Lily nodded weakly, and I could see the tears welling up in her eyes.
I picked up my phone and sent a text to my boss, apologizing for the inconvenience and explaining that I needed to take a personal day to care for my sick daughter. I knew that my boss would understand, and I felt a sense of relief wash over me.
But as I looked at my phone, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anxiety. I knew that both Luca
