I was jolted awake by someone pushing me, and I struggled to open my eyes. All I could see were dark shadows, making it difficult to determine where I was.

I knew my illness had worsened due to being drenched in the rain, but thankfully my thoughts were still clear, and I remembered that I was in Preston’s car.

Quickly, I sat up straight, thanked Preston again, then pushed open the door and exited the car.

“Ms. Palmer…”

Preston stopped me, took an umbrella from the back seat, and handed ...