The twins were slowly fading away, but their father didn’t understand why. Before leaving, he installed cameras to make sure nothing was threatening the children. But when he saw the footage, he took the first flight back immediately…

The autumn morning was unusually damp.

Leon Patterson leisurely drank coffee, gazing out the window of his spacious country house, where falling leaves swirled in a slow dance. The silence was broken by the sharp sound of the phone. A message appeared on the screen from the management, urgent business trip.

Departure in three days. Duration at least two weeks. Leon sighed heavily and ran a hand over his troubled face.

How untimely. He muttered, thinking of his eight-year-old sons, who hadn’t gotten out of bed for the past few months. At that moment, the housekeeper, Alice, entered the kitchen.

She was an elderly woman with kind eyes, who had worked in their home for many years. How are the boys? Leon asked, setting down his cup. Thomas didn’t sleep well all night.

His temperature went up a bit. And Carl, on the other hand, seemed sluggish. Alice shook her head, setting out clean towels on the table.

Tiffany already gave them their morning medicine, but they’re so lethargic. Leon walked to the window, nervously tapping his fingers on the sill. The thought of the upcoming trip wouldn’t leave his mind.

Alice, I have to leave on a business trip. For two weeks, maybe longer. Oh my God, how could this happen? The housekeeper exclaimed, raising her hands.

Who’s going to be with the children? Tiffany can’t manage alone. She can barely stay on her feet as it is, hardly sleeping at night. Leon pulled out his phone and dialed his old friend’s number.

Marcus, sorry for the early call. Listen, I need your help. I urgently need a caregiver.

Professional, reliable. Yes, I understand that good specialists aren’t found easily, but I have to leave. While talking, his gaze involuntarily landed on a photograph of his late wife, standing on the dresser.

A beautiful young woman smiled while holding the very young twins. How did you manage all this, Fiona? He thought. Okay, I’ll wait for your call.

Leon finished the conversation and turned to Alice. I promised Marcus I’d help find a caregiver. Are you sure it’s safe to let a stranger into the house? The housekeeper asked cautiously.

Anything could happen. Leon sank into a chair, feeling the tension inside him tighten. Leaving his sick children with a stranger seemed almost impossible.

But there was no choice. I’ll have to trust her, he said aloud, convincing himself more than answering Alice. By evening that same day, Leon’s phone rang again.

I think I’ve found exactly what you need, Marcus’ confident voice came through. Do you remember the nurse I worked with at the regional hospital? Rebecca. She’s now practicing privately…