“Yes, he did. He told me he has malaria. If the doctor hadn’t spoken while I was calling Dad, he was planning to keep it from me,” Fulvia said softly.

“Oh... it’s just malaria? Then why is sir coughing out blood? Oh... maybe it’s just a dry cough,” Emily thought quietly.

“Why did you ask, Emily? Is it more than malaria? Is Dad hiding something?” Fulvia asked, concern lacing her voice.

“No, young mistress. Sir didn’t tell us what was wrong. I asked the doctor, but he said he can’t disclose patient information. I was worried, that’s why I asked if Sir told you,” Emily replied carefully.

“Fulvia, you see...