Margaret must have lost money at bridge. When we arrived, she was in a foul mood, complaining bitterly about her card partners right in front of Julian.
Julian quickly pulled out a bank card and slipped it into her hand where I couldn't see.
Her mood brightened at once. "Julian, Lila's napping upstairs. Go check on her."
Julian glanced at me. "Go up and get Lila. We should head out."
I hurried upstairs and found Lila in bed, her breathing heavy and her cheeks flushed bright red. I pressed my hand to her forehead. She was running a fever.
I picked her up right away. She mumbled "Mom" drowsily and wrapped her little arms tight around my neck. "Mom, I feel awful…"
When I got downstairs, Julian took her from my arms. He felt how burning hot she was and turned to Margaret at once. "Mom, L
