Chapter 74

NADINE

The first thing I noticed when I woke up again was the silence.

I slowly blinked, my vision adjusting to the blindingly white light looming over me. The beeping of the monitor next to me was more consistent than the last time. My body didn't feel like it was suspended anymore—it felt heavy, aching… real. Every part of me hurt, but it wasn't the same sort of pain as before. Not urgent. Not s