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.

Friday. I waited for you, but when you didn’t

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

any better now, Zach? Would you like some water?”

“No, I’m good.”

Sensing his distress, Jadie reached out, her hand

moment, a knock echoed

gaze shifting toward the

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

Zach’s chest at the sight of Rosario.

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

Mr.

aware of something amiss. Thoughts raced through

I mention Madelyn? Am I under some

weariness seeping into his voice as he replied to Rosario, “No,

go and have

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