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.
school?”
remember? You promised to pick me up after school on Friday. I waited for you, but when you didn’t show,
Zach said, closing his eyes, taking a moment to recover. The dream had
feeling any better now, Zach? Would you like some
“No, I’m good.”
her hand intertwining with his, providing
a knock echoed
his gaze shifting toward
you feeling now?”
the sight of Rosario. “I’m feeling slightly better. Where’s Madelyn?” he
is downstairs, having her meal. Shall I call her for you,
Mr.
Zach became aware of something amiss. Thoughts raced through his
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