I needed a minute away from everything. Away from the chaos, away from the confusion, away from the overwhelming flood of emotions that I couldn’t even begin to process. My heart pounded in my chest as I walked down the hallway, my steps heavy with uncertainty. I could still hear Elodie’s voice echoing in my mind—her raw, desperate plea for me to believe her.
But how could I believe her when everything around me seemed to suggest otherwise?
I stepped outside, taking in a deep breath, but the air didn’t seem to help. It felt suffocating. I needed more than just oxygen; I needed answers. I needed clarity. I needed the truth, and I had no idea where to find it.