Chapter 39

Fiona.

I woke up with a groan. My body ached all over and I felt shitty. I tried to sit up on my bed, but couldn't find the strength. I thought I was getting better, but it seemed I was getting worse.

I couldn't gather the strength to stand up or even call for anyone. I couldn't even reach for my phone that was by my bedside, so I decided to wait.

I looked at the clock, and it was already past ten. If no one saw me come downstairs, they would eventually come to get me. It was my birthday, after all, and that was probably why they left me to sleep for so long.

I waited, my head feeling like it was about to explode, my body leaking sweat like a broken tap. I didn't expect the sickness to go immediately, but I didn't expect it to get worse.

Olivia had called a doctor to come see me the other day, ……