Chapter 128

• Leandro was right, the family doctor did indeed come quickly. Joyce's pasta had just finished cooking, and Charlotte hadn't even had a chance to go and eat when the doctor arrived.
• Joyce heard the doorbell and, afraid that Charlotte might move, she turned off the stove and rushed to open the door, saying, "Madam, I'll go and open the door, please don't move."
• Charlotte, who had no intention of moving at all, remained silent.