Shelby held her head and grimaced. The world around her seemed to move and tilt suddenly. She staggered, trying to maintain her balance.
"Are you okay, dear?" Geneva asked, placing her hand gently on Shelby's back. She peered at Shelby in concern. Shelby's reaction had even drawn the attention of the few people around.
It took Shelby about a moment before she felt okay enough to raise her head.
"Yes, mum, I am. I just felt dizzy all of a sudden."
"Dizzy?" Geneva's concern grew. Ava also joined them, trying to find out if Shelby was okay.
"You okay?" Ava whispered, and Shelby nodded, mouthing, "It's nothing. Don't worry."
It took all but a moment for Geneva's ideas to click in place.
