The next morning, Leona woke up with her head pounding like drums. Her throat felt dry, and her whole body was heavy as if she had been carrying stones all night. She sat up slowly, holding her forehead.“Ugh… this headache,” she whispered under her breath. Her skin was hot, yet she shivered a little.Still, she dragged herself to the bathroom. The cold water from her shower helped her wake up, but the weakness in her bones didn’t leave. By the time she dressed in her work clothes and stepped out, she looked pale.At the dining table, her dad was already waiting, reading through some papers. He looked up as she sat down.“You don’t look fine,” he said at once, putting his papers aside. His sharp eyes scanned her face. “What’s wrong with you?”Leona forced a smile, picking up her spoon. “Just a little headache. I’ll be fine.”Her dad frowned, leaning closer. “You’re sweating. And your face is flushed. Leona, you’re sick.”“I know,” she admitted softly. “I feel a little feverish. But it
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