I slept late last night and I had been sleeping the whole day the next day, yet my body still felt heavy and weak. When I woke up, I felt uneasy, and my stomach twisted until I rushed to the bathroom and threw up. After brushing my teeth, I changed into fresh clothes. As I walked out, I saw Bianca in the living room with a glass of wine. She glanced at me and quickly offered her drink. I smiled faintly, shook my head, and sat beside her. "I called Joanne and Mika to come here, but Mika has a family emergency, so she can’t make it. Joanne is on her way though," Bianca said. I nodded slowly, pressing my fingers against my temples. She must have noticed how pale I looked. “You barely ate today," she said. "I made some salmon for you. You should eat a little." "Thanks," I murmured, but my

