“I understand.”

Madelyn nodded.

“Alright now, you’re free to go. I haven’t slept well for the past few days, so I’m going to take a nap in my room."

Yaroslav stood up. He did not know if he could fall asleep, but apart from taking a nap, there was nothing else he could do.

He returned to his room and lay on the bed, but could not fall asleep.

It had been many years since he last felt such anxiety. He closed his eyes, and a million thoughts flashed through his mind.

Suddenly, as if re