Chapter 4

A week later, just as I was celebrating losing 3 pounds, Abby suddenly came down with a high fever, her little face flushed red.

"Mommy's taking you to the hospital right now," I said anxiously.

Seeing Abby in pain felt like a knife twisting in my heart. I couldn't even care that I was still in my pajamas—I just bundled Abby up and bolted out the door, slippers and all.

As soon as I stepped outside, I slipped in my panic and fell hard to the ground. Abby nearly flew out of my arms.

Pure adrenaline kicked in—somehow, I managed…