She collected it gratefully from Tomiwa, who was smiling at her. "Thank you very much. I am so sorry for messing up your schedule. I am not one known for fainting spells, but well, I guess we all have our first time," she smiled sheepishly. "I am just so happy you were there when it happened and am grateful to you for being with Emma; I can't even imagine what would have happened if we had been alone. Her voice grew emotional again, and she turned her face to the pillow.

"You are welcome, madam; we will find a way to work around this, so don't worry. I can't take...