Chapter 38

KEIRA.

I was breathless from my rapid pace, my heart still racing from the thoughts that overwhelmed me. Just as I thought I'd found a moment's peace, a sudden tap on my shoulder made me jump. I spun around,my tension eased slightly when I saw George's concerned face.

"Hey, are you alright?" he asked, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. "I saw you rushing out of the hall and thought something might be wrong. Did you see someone?"

George's gentle tone and genuine concern helped calm my frazzled nerves, and I felt a sense of relief wash over me.

“I didn't… it was an illusion” I told him.

“An illusion?” He repeated, seemingly concerned.

“It's nothing, let's go back to the hall” I tried to shove it off, I would seem like a mad person. I can't even say if it was truly my mother I had seen or a mere hallucination.

George stood speechless, staring at me weirdly like he didn't believe me.

“Let's go” I linked arms with him, trying to be more spirited.

“Trust me it is nothing, I didn