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.
weren’t you supposed to be at school?” Zach asked with
“Zach, don’t you remember? You promised to pick me up after school on Friday. I waited for
taking a moment to
now, Zach? Would you like some water?”
“No, I’m good.”
out, her hand
knock
his gaze
Jardin, it’s time for dinner. How are you
chest at the sight of
downstairs, having her meal. Shall I call her
Mr.
something amiss. Thoughts raced through
mention Madelyn? Am I under some kind of spell?’
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