Chapter 30

• There was a heavy silence between Dad and me. We didn't exchange words, and strangely, I welcomed the quiet in the room. Eventually, he walked out, slamming the door behind him so loudly I could feel it. I closed my eyes tightly and took a deep breath. At least he was gone. As the minutes passed, the air in my room felt lighter until I found myself lying on the floor, staring blankly at the ceiling. I didn't move.
• My muscles felt weak, and I couldn't muster the energy to get up, so I let myself lie there for who knows how long. I lost track of time since Dad left. Before I knew it, I drifted into a world of dreams.
• In that dream, I was in a white room where everything was silent. All I could see was the white ceiling, walls, bed, and door. It was as if I was surrounded by emptiness. Then, someone opened the door. A woman entered, walking towards me with a smile, asking if I was okay. I nodded, though I wasn't sure. Okay? I couldn't feel anything—no happiness, no sadness—just a deep void inside me. It was as if I had lost the essence of life itself.