180. Hope

Michael's POV -

"I told you not to visit me again. Why don't you understand? If you disturb me again, then I will go from here too," Abigail's words echo in my mind, haunting me as I search for her in the dark and desolate place she's left me in.

"Abby, Abby, please don't leave me," I call out, desperation lacing my voice. But she's nowhere to be found, and panic sets in. My heart races, and I feel as though I'm falling into an abyss with no end in sight.

I collapse onto the floor, the pain of the fall jolting me awake. Reality washes over me like a cold shower. I'm not in a dark place, and Abigail hasn't gone anywhere. I'm still in my office, sitting in my chair.

"Ouch," I mutter as I slowly push myself up. I can't even move without groaning, let alone help the situation that's tearing me apart.

It was just a dream, but the fear and heartache it brought felt all too real. The thought of losing Abigail is a nightmare I never want to experience, and I'll do whatever it takes to make su