Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Eight

Josh's POV

As I step out of Harper's hospital room, each step feels heavy, and the hallway stretches out before me like it's never-ending. My heart feels like a weight, heavy with guilt and regret. I'm to blame for what Harper is going through right now.

"Josh!" Axel calls out to me. I look up instantly and see him standing near the exit, waiting for me. With a few long strides, I make my way to him.

"Have you called everyone on the list I gave you?" I ask, approaching him.

"Yes, I did," Axel replies. "Jane helped."

"Oh, that's good," I responded, relieved.

"How's Harper? Is she awake now?" Axel asks, hope evident in his eyes.

I lower my gaze, feeling a painful tug in my chest, my jaw clenched. "She could remember everyone except me," I say slowly, hitting my other hand with my fist.

The look on Axel's face is almost comical—his eyebrows raised, eyes bulging out, mouth agape as if he's just heard the most astonishing thing.

Seeing his expression, I let out a long, weary sigh, running