The next day, Olivia felt better, enough to eat properly and sit up.

“Just give me a minute,” Sylvia rushed back inside for her bag. She completely forgot about it. She and Lilly wanted to go shopping before the tea party. Sylvia had in mind to buy a gift for Olivia and offer it in her name and Lilly’s as well.

“I arrived just in time,” the deep voice startled Lilly. Julius walked towards her with a bright smile and dimples in the corner of his face. “Liam told me that Sylvia wanted to buy Olivia a gift,” he explained quickly. His cheeks were red already.

“Oh,” Lilly nodded, feeling...