CHAPTER 336

ARIA’S POV

The moment I open my eyes, a dull, throbbing pain radiates through my head, like a relentless drumbeat. My vision is blurry, and for a few seconds, I struggle to piece together where I am and why. The sterile smell of antiseptic and the faint hum of medical machines bring an unsettling sense of déjà vu. My surroundings feel familiar, yet distant, like a place I've been to before but can't quite place.

As my vision begins to clear, I see Adam sitting beside me, his presence a steadying force amidst the confusion swirling in my mind. Relief washes over me at the sight of him, as though he’s the only thing tethering me to reality. The pain in my head intensifies as I try to remember how I ended up here. I grasp at memories, but they slip through my fingers like sand. I know Adam and I have just been married. I can still picture our wedding day—the way he looked at me, the way I felt so safe and loved. But everything after that is a blur.

Although for some reasons, the wedding