"I heard from Jane that you haven't been going to the studio?"

Madelyn pursed her lips. She felt some come up behind her and wrap their arms around her waist. She pinched Zach's hand to signal him to stop moving.

"Sorry, Prof. Monet. I've been feeling unwell, so I was at the hospital. I forgot to inform Jane about it."

"What are you down with?"

"Just a mild fever. I'll be discharged tomorrow," she replied.

"It's been raining a lot recently. Stay warm and take care of your health."

"I will,