Chapter 36

Zach woke up drenched in sweat, his dream feeling all too real. As his eyes fluttered open, he found himself still mired in the anguish of losing Madelyn.

Grief, despair an ache that clenched his heart and stole his breath. He never anticipated a mere dream would elicit such a profound response from within. What made it even more bewildering was that in the dream, Madelyn perished, and he, too, was shattered, as if facing his own demise. It was utterly absurd.

“Zach, you’re awake!” a soft voice came from beside him.

It was Jadie.

Zach glanced at the wall clock, his thoughts murmuring, ‘Afternoon already? It’s getting dark outside. How long have I slept?’

He noticed a tinge of redness in Jadie’s eyes, as if she had just cried.

“Jadie, weren’t you supposed to be at school?” Zach asked with a hint of concern.

disappointment as she replied, “Zach, don’t you remember? You promised to pick me up after school on Friday. I waited for you, but when you didn’t show, I called Kevin and found out you were sick. I

moment to

now, Zach? Would you like some water?”

“No, I’m good.”

out, her hand intertwining with his, providing

knock echoed through

open, his gaze shifting toward the entrance. “Come

it’s time for dinner. How are you feeling now?” said the person entering the

chest at the sight of

her meal. Shall I call her for you, Jardin? Is there something you

Mr.

Zach became aware of something amiss. Thoughts

Am I under some kind

his voice as he replied to Rosario, “No,

turning to Jadie, he added, “You should go and have your meal as well. Once you’re finished, I’ll join

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