Chapter 167: THE WOMAN IN HER DREAM

[MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: NOT ABOUT ANGELS ~ BIRDY]

Ravaged by a pounding headache and a rising fever, Lily knew she couldn't last much longer at school. Remembering Raven's likely busy schedule, she hailed a cab and headed home. There, she found Lucy diligently cleaning the house.

The whirring of the house robot ceased as it registered Lily's arrival. Concern flickered across its metallic face. "Lily," it intoned, "You look pale. Are you feeling alright?"

Lily, her voice weak, mumbled, "I'm fine, just need some sleep. I'll be okay." With that, she made a beeline for her room. Inside the room, Lily dropped her bag on the bed, trying to remove her dress but she felt dizzy, before she could raise her face she fell landing on the cold floor.

Lucy turned, watching the girl's sluggish movement. The girl clearly wasn't well. The robot whirred to the kitchen to make something warm for Lily to eat, but that was when it heard a crashing sound.