"Mom, where'd you go? Please don't leave me behind," said Madelyn.

Zach looked at the scene before him. It seemed he was witnessing a Madelyn who had already gone mad. His imposing figure loomed over her as he slowly approached. "Why are you kneeling on the ground? Get up."

"What are you here for? You scared my mom away," Madelyn said calmly.

Zach pulled her up with one swift motion. "Take a good look. There's no one else in this room besides you and me."

"You're talking nonsense. I clearly