Chapter 14 A New Reality

• A month had passed since Daniel’s abrupt disappearance, and Natalie’s life had settled into a monotonous routine of work and worry. The void left by his absence felt more profound with each day, and her attempts to move forward were overshadowed by a persistent sense of loss. The once vibrant city now seemed dull and unwelcoming, mirroring her inner turmoil.
• One gray afternoon, as Natalie walked to her office, her mind was preoccupied with a myriad of concerns. The city seemed to spin around her, and a wave of dizziness overtook her. She tried to steady herself, but her vision blurred, and her legs felt weak. Before she could react, she collapsed onto the sidewalk.
• Passersby rushed to her aid. A kind stranger, a young woman with a concerned expression, quickly dialed for an ambulance. Within moments, Natalie was carefully lifted into the back of the ambulance, and the sirens wailed as they sped toward the nearest hospital.