CHAPTER 26: A DOZEN TIMES

Harriet's convulsions grew more severe, her body trembling uncontrollably as foam began to form at the corners of her mouth. Her eyes rolled back, revealing only the whites as she cried, "Help me, help me! I don't want to die! Victoria crouched beside Harriet, her face a mask of concern as she tried to assess the situation. This was unlike anything she had ever encountered before. Do you have epilepsy or any other medical conditions? she asked urgently, her fingers brushing against Harriet's trembling arm. Harriet's response was barely coherent. No... My health has always been fine...Her voice was weak, her breathing ragged as she continued to convulse. Victoria's heart pounded as she realized Harriet's condition was rapidly deteriorating. Without hesitation, she pulled out her phone and dialed for an ambulance. Please, hurry. I have someone here who's having a seizure or something worse. I also need to go to the hospital for a wound on my arm. As she hung up, Victoria could hear t