C162 A SUDDEN ILLNESS

Leah woke up that morning feeling heavier than usual. Her body ached in ways that she couldn’t explain, and her head throbbed with an intensity that made her wince every time she moved.

As she tried to sit up in bed, her vision swam for a moment, making her grab the edge of the bed for support.

Richie, who had already gotten up, noticed her struggling. He walked over