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.

on Friday. I waited for you, but when you didn’t show, I called Kevin and found out you were sick. I rushed over here

his eyes, taking a moment to recover. The dream had left its mark, still vivid in his

now, Zach? Would you like

“No, I’m good.”

his distress, Jadie reached out, her hand intertwining with his,

moment, a knock echoed

open, his gaze shifting toward the entrance.

are you feeling now?” said the

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

I call her for you, Jardin? Is there something

Mr.

of something

I under some kind of spell?’ He pressed his

his forehead, weariness seeping into his voice as he replied

have your meal as well. Once you’re finished,

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