Chapter 78 — Screams in the Hallway (Part Two)

(Point of View: Sofía Rojas)

The silence was like a sharp blow. Even the wall clock seemed to hesitate before continuing its ticking.

I was still on the couch, my heart in my throat. Adrián stood two steps away from me, tray in hand, the wound between us still wide open.

Suddenly, the door opened and Isabel appeared.

Her face was serious, tired, with the look of someone who knew the pain wasn’t over yet. She walked straight toward me, hugged me tig