Chapter 146

• Sarah sat on the edge of the couch, lost in thought, her gaze fixed on a distant point. The room was quiet, filled only with the faint hum of the air conditioner. Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Jack walked in, his presence breaking the silence.
• “Sarah?” he called out, his voice warm and inviting as he approached her. But she didn’t respond, her mind elsewhere. Concerned, Jack gently jerked her shoulder, bringing her back to reality.
• “Hey! Where are you lost?” he asked, a hint of worry in his tone.