The last thing I remember is there was an earthquake that made me stumble. I felt nauseous and vomited uncontrollably until I became weak. I even rolled up the bathrobe I was wearing, my body still wet. My exhaustion suddenly overwhelmed me, and I couldn't think anymore whether it was an earthquake or something else. All I knew was that as soon as I saw the bed, I collapsed onto it.

I pulled the blanket to cover my naked body completely, closing my eyes to dismiss the discomfort caused by the ...