Allen decided to watch a movie, and Tammy moved to the armchair near the window so that Allen could lie down comfortably on the couch.

While reading one of the novels she brought with her, she would sometimes look at Allen every now and then, in case the latter was in pain again. She stopped when Allen glared at her after Allen caught her doing so for the third time. Sighing, she continued reading her book.

Twenty minutes into the movie, Allen gripped the remote control in her hand tightly as another pressing pain passed through her. It lasted for a minute, but luckily, Tammy didn't see it. Soon after,...