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I found myself submerged in absolute darkness.

It was like a kind of sea, where the more I tried to swim to the surface, the more I sank, gradually running out of oxygen.

I tried to reach the light above the waters, but it didn't happen. Slowly, I began descending into the depths, completely drowning at the moment I abruptly opened my eyes, finding myself in a room that definitely wasn't mine.

Everything was white, filled with the scent of medications.

I looked around, realizing it was daytime. The slightly open window allowed me to see the city from a height. It seemed I was at Jackson University Hospital.

I slowly sat up, freeing myself from Nia's grip. She had fallen asleep, uncomfortably sitting on the edge of my bed, our hands intertwined.

As I made my abrupt movement, she began to wake up, lazily.

I observed her disdainfully as she smiled happily to have me back. She explained that I had fainted from exhaustion, and Jack had immediately taken me to the emergency room.

I glared a