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.

held a tinge of 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

moment to recover. The dream had left its mark, still vivid

feeling any better now, Zach? Would you like some

“No, I’m good.”

out, her hand intertwining with his, providing

a knock echoed through

his gaze shifting

you

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

downstairs, having her meal. Shall I

Mr.

something amiss. Thoughts raced through his

Why did I mention Madelyn? Am I under

his forehead, weariness seeping into his voice

to Jadie, he added, “You should go and have your

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