His heart ached seeing her like this.

Eliana felt like her mind was completely blank. Thinking about anything gave her a headache, so she just stopped trying to think at all.

Samuel implored her. "Eli..."

When she still wouldn't respond, Samuel picked up her hand between his and said, "If you feel sick at school, call me right away."

Eliana made a noise that sounded like an okay. Finally, a response. Samuel immediately added, "Don't eat ...