Cassie lets out a breath of relief before she says, "Alright then, if you insist. How is Cara doing?" We engage in our usual dialogue. I update her on Cara's progress, and she shares what has been happening on her end. Trevor's parents are upset with him for his actions towards me. I plan to visit them soon. Trevor and I have a complicated history, but his parents consistently treated me as if I were their own daughter. After conversing for nearly an hour. We bid farewell and disconnect the call.

Once I was awake, returning to sleep became an unattainable task. I rise from my bed before heading to...