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.

she replied, “Zach, don’t you remember? You promised to pick me up after school on Friday. I waited for you, but when you

said, closing his eyes, taking a moment to recover. The dream had left its

better now, Zach? Would you like some

“No, I’m good.”

out, her hand intertwining with his, providing

knock echoed

gaze shifting toward the entrance.

How are you feeling now?” said the

chest at the sight of Rosario. “I’m feeling slightly better. Where’s Madelyn?” he

having her meal. Shall I call her for you, Jardin?

Mr.

of something amiss. Thoughts raced through his

Am I under some kind of spell?’ He

seeping into his voice as he replied to Rosario, “No, it’s

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

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