Chapter: 151
But something felt off. Her mind raced.
What could be in this?
Poison? Mosquitoes?
Laxatives?
Shelia interrupted her thoughts. “Why aren't you drinking? Georgia made it with good intentions. Don't waste it."
Alicia hesitated, the bowl warm in her hands.
At that moment, footsteps echoed from outside.
The door swung open, bringing with it a cold, damp gust of wind.
Joshua had returned, earlier than expected.
Alicia's gaze flickered.
Though wet from the rain, Joshua didn't seem to mind. As he entered, he greeted his father respectfully. “Dad, how are you feeling?"
Jerald responded with a casual grunt.
Alicia stood and asked, “Why did you get caught in the rain?"
Joshua, never suspecting anything, answered as he always did.
"I had to meet a client before coming home. The car was parked a little way from the entrance, so I got wet walking a few steps."
Alicia saw an opportunity. "Perfect timing. Georgia made ginger tea. You should have some to prevent a cold."
Georgia's face stiffened slightly.
She opened her mouth as if to protest, but Alicia turned, catching her eye and silencing her.
Without hesitation, Alicia passed her bowl to Joshua.
Shelia quickly stepped in. “It's just a bit of rain, Alicia. No need to argue. You're the one who's sick, and Georgia made the tea especially for you."
With that, Shelia moved toward the kitchen, calling for the staff to serve the meal.
Joshua ignored Shelia's remark.
He glanced briefly at Caden, and then rested his arm casually over her shoulders.
"Caught a cold?" Joshua asked softly.
Alicia forced a smile. "It's nothing serious. Do you want to try the ginger tea?"
"I'll drink it." Joshua's tone grew more insistent. "You take a sip first, then I'll finish the rest."
Alicia blinked, caught off guard. What was up with him? He was acting strange.
Pursing her lips, she rationalized that if there was anything wrong with the tea, it couldn't be too harmful.
After all, Georgia wasn't panicking, and she would have if something were amiss.
Alicia took a small sip.