Chapter 39: Husband's Away, and the President Isn't Even Going to Work. Perfect!

Liam Hawksford had barely been gone two minutes when the butler's footsteps sounded in the hall. Sia Thubron sat up at once and forced her thoughts into order. She rubbed her swollen ankle, schooling her face into calm as if nothing had happened. "Young Mistress, I had them find an ice pack. Let the maid apply it for you first. The doctor is on the way and will be here shortly," the butler said respectfully from the doorway. A maid came in carrying an ice pack, ready to help. "Thank you. Give...