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.

be at school?” Zach asked with

as she replied, “Zach, don’t you remember? You promised to pick me up after school on Friday. I waited for you, but

eyes, taking a moment to recover. The dream had

Zach? Would

“No, I’m good.”

her hand intertwining with his, providing silent

knock echoed through

eyes fluttered open, his gaze

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

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

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

Mr.

of something

did I mention Madelyn? Am I under some kind of spell?’

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