OLIVIA

A worrisome call jolted me from my slumber in the early hours of the day.

It was disheartening—just when I thought I’d be able to stay home all day.

The call was from my lawyer. The moment her name popped up on my screen, I bolted out of bed as if I were being chased by a beast in my sleep.

Clearing my throat, I took a deep breath, summoning all the courage I needed to speak. The call was unexpected.

“Hello, Olivia. Good morning. Are you there?” My lawyer’s voice called me back to reality.

It had been over five minutes since I picked up, yet I still...