Chapter 36. Desperation

Madison’s POV

My heart clenched. Mendy could be said to be my best friend, and she had been by my side since I got here. Her company had kept me from entering into depression due to loneliness.

My hand trembled violently when I remembered what would happen after the fever.

Death.

I gathered the folds of my gown in my hands as I followed the maid and practically ran towards the servants’ headquarters without a word.

The maid led me into a small room, and my gaze fell on Mendy, who laid within her cot with her face flushed in an unhealthy shade of red.

“Oh Mendy.” I whispered in sadness.

I rushed over to hold her frail and clammy hands in mine and I almost recoiled back due to how high her temperature was.

“Goodness gracious, why is her temperature so high?” I cried out in shock.

It was as if she’s boiling.

The maid who called for me stood behind me as she said, “I already wiped her body with cold water, but her body’s