Arletta Jessica McDowell POV

I woke up from sleep. My head felt heavy, dizzy, and the stabbing pain would not stop. I did not want to remember stressful things, but memories of Sammy came up instead, making me upset. My body was shivering but at the same time, I also felt a burning heat from inside my body.

When I opened my eyes, the sunlight hit my face. I squirmed, I did not feel like getting out of bed yet, but the sunlight made me want to open my eyes. What time is it already? I am thirsty.

"Lizzy, are you already awake?"

Mom's voice sounded gentle and I was...