Chapter 86

• Amelia whispered in her sleep, "Don't... Don't!" Her face looked ghostly pale, and cold sweat trickled down her forehead. The frown on her face revealed her deep distress.
• Suddenly, she felt a gentle, warm touch on her cheek. That familiar warmth jolted her awake, and she opened her eyes wide, sparkling with mischief. It was Evie, who usually wasn’t up this early.
• "Mommy, wake up! Daddy said he’s taking me and Ethan out today!" Evie exclaimed, her little face beaming with excitement. Noticing her mom still in bed, she bounced up and down, her voice ringing out. "Mommy is so lazy! Evie is the hardest worker! I’m a busy bee, buzz, buzz!"