I thought I was dreaming, so I palmed my forehead before laying back down. However, the knocking continued, and I tensed up, asking, “Who is it?!”

A voice from outside replied, "It's me!"

I couldn’t believe it. My drowsiness disappeared as the person repeated, “Open the door, Chloe. It’s me.”

I jumped out of bed and stumbled to the door. My heart raced as I mumbled, “That voice sounds like… How’s that possible?”

I peeked through the peephole and saw a tall figure standing in the dimly lit co