The Tainted Gift

I arrived home to a warm welcome. Our two hardworking new servants, Gwen and Martha, were still up. Gwen stepped forward from the kitchen. "Mrs. Ashford, I made some fresh oatmeal. Would you like a hot bowl before bed?"

"Thank you, I would love some," I said, gratefully accepting the bowl. It was time to focus fiercely on my own physical health. I needed to boost my energy levels and feel great f