Ivy woke up to the sound of someone humming softly. Her eyelids felt heavy, and her body ached as though she had run miles without rest.

Slowly, she blinked open her eyes. Light poured in from the window, warm and almost blinding.

“Ivy?”

It was Evelyn’s voice. Too cheerful, too bright. Ivy turned her head and found Evelyn sitting on the edge of the bed, her smile wide.

“You’re awake. Finally, Do you know how long you’ve been out?” Evelyn leaned closer, lowering her voice as if ...