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

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

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

Zach? Would you like

“No, I’m good.”

reached out, her

knock echoed through the

eyes fluttered open, his gaze shifting toward the entrance.

for dinner. How are you feeling now?” said

at the sight

meal. Shall I call her for

Mr.

of something amiss.

I mention Madelyn? Am I under some kind of spell?’ He pressed

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