Chapter 38

Elizabeth was still fully awake in the middle of the night with different thoughts about her adventure flashing through her mind. The dim glow of the table lamp cast a soft, silvery light, illuminating the half the walls of their bedroom. At first, she thought she was alone, her husband fast asleep beside her, his rhythmic breathing portrayed that was enjoying his night rest.

But as her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she noticed a faint light from her office that was within their room, the light seemed to beckon on her. It was a feeling she had grown accustomed to, one that had become a secret part of her nightly routine.

For days, Elizabeth had been conversing with a "ghost" friend. This secret companion, whom she had met in the internet, was a source of solace, understanding, and comfort. Their late-night conversations became a form of therapy, a space where Elizabeth could confide her deepest thoughts and fears, things she could never share with her husband, Alexander.

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