Mrs. Borah panicked as she didn't know what to do.
However, Carla replied at once, "I'm here. I'll be over right away."
"Alright, Miss Wigston. The wind is strong outside, so remember to grab your jacket, " Mrs. Bolistin reminded warmly.
"Mmm-hmm. Thank you."
Carla tried to support herself to sit up. Although she looked pale and was still sweating, her nose had stopped bleeding.
"Miss, why don't you stay here instead." Mrs. Borah helped her nervously. "You really don't look good."
"I'm fine. It no longer hurts." Carla collected herself. "Go to my room and get me a change of clothes. There's blood all over me now."
"Alright. I'll get them right away." Mrs. Borah quickly headed upstairs to get them.
While Mrs. Borah was out, Carla took a bath in Mrs. Borah's room and washed the bloodstains off her body.
When Mrs. Borah returned, she brought with her a casual full-length dress and a cardigan.
After a change of clothes, Carla perked herself up before heading out.
"Mommy…"
Zayn and the children were sending Jombo off.
When they saw Carla, the children rushed over and held her hand. "Where did you go? Why didn't you play with us?"
"I was discussing something with Mrs. Borah." Carla smiled. "Did you have a good time?"
"Yes, we did!" The children broke into noisy chatter as they described what they were playing.
However, Carla's head began to hurt again but she tried her best to endure the pain.
"Alright, stop disturbing mommy." When Zayn noticed that Carla was out of sorts, he diverted the children away. "Great-grandpa is leaving. Go say goodbye to him."
"Okay." The children rushed toward Jombo to bid him farewell.
"Great-grandpa, are you coming tomorrow?"
"You silly kids. Tomorrow is your daddy and mommy's wedding. Of course, I'm coming."
"What I meant was, will you be having dinner with us after the wedding?"
"Hahaha, I'll see you at the church tomorrow. Good night, kids!"
Jombo waved at them with a smile.
"Good night, great-grandpa, " the children replied obediently.
"Have a safe journey back, grandpa." Carla wanted to walk ahead to send Jombo off but her legs wobbled and almost fell onto the ground. Zayn grabbed her in the nick of time and turned toward Jombo. "Rest early tonight!"
"I know. Go back in now." Jombo nagged Carla, "Don't worry too much and just enjoy being a bride."
He assumed Carla kept her distance because she was having butterflies in her stomach.
"Thanks, grandpa!" Carla was touched. Despite all that had happened, Jombo accepted her with open arms. It was a form of bliss that didn't come easily. Hence, she had to treasure it as much as she could.
"Kids, I'll see you tomorrow!"
"See you tomorrow, great-grandpa!"
Jombo waved goodbye to the kids.
When Zayn instructed the maid to usher the children to their rooms, they refused to go as they wanted to hug Carla and have her coax them. However, Zayn put his foot down. "Mommy is tired. You can hug her tomorrow. But, for now, go back to your room to rest."
"Okay!" Despite her disappointment, Venus left obediently with the maid.
"Mommy, you don't look too good. Are you unwell?"
Randy noticed that Carla looked sickly.
"I'm just tired…" Carla had to muster all her strength just to speak. "Quick, go to bed now."
"Alright." Randy left with the maid. Still worried, he kept turning back to check on the way to his room.
As for Josh, he didn't think too much about it as he dashed forward. "Move aside, my tummy is aching and I need to use the toilet. I've had one too many ice creams today."
His actions caused the maids to burst into laughter.
Even Carla couldn't help but giggle. However, she was suddenly struck by another dizzy spell, causing her to fall.
Luckily, Zayn managed to catch her in time. He anxiously asked, "What's wrong? Is the poison acting up again?"
"No…"
"Why do you deny it still?" Zayn swept Carla off her feet and headed outside. "Prepare the car. We are going to the hospital!"
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