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.

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 you didn’t show, I called Kevin and found out you were sick.

completely forgot,” Zach said, closing his eyes, taking a moment to recover. The dream had left its mark, still vivid

you feeling any better now, Zach? Would you

“No, I’m good.”

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

moment, a knock echoed through the

gaze shifting

time for dinner. How are you feeling now?” said the person

at the sight of Rosario. “I’m feeling slightly

responded, “Madelyn is downstairs, having her meal. Shall I

Mr.

aware of something amiss. Thoughts raced

I mention Madelyn? Am I under some

weariness seeping into his voice as he replied

he added, “You should go and have your meal as well.

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