Chapter 92

Emily found herself disoriented, unsure of her location. Suddenly, a dense fog of blood obscured her vision, vast swaths of it advancing towards her. The suffocating sensation intensified as she struggled to breathe, gasping for air amid the crimson mist. Yet, within this eerie atmosphere, a familiar male voice cut through the murk.

"Emily..."

"Emily..."

The voices echoed like desperate cries on the brink of demise.

"Who are you? Where are you?" Emily hissed, her words resonating through the blood-laden haze. However, there was no response. Her heart clenched, as though a knife had been ruthlessly twisted at its core.

Suddenly, a huge pain came from her heart.

And the pain soon engulfed her entire body...

Emily abruptly opened her eyes, realizing it was merely a nightmare.

This recurring dream had haunted her for over ten consecutive nights. Each time, the voice calling her name belonged to Derek. Perhaps, it was the result of their prolonged separation and her intense longing for him