Chapter 183 Chapter One Hundred And Eighty Three

• The sound of the waves crashing against the shore faded into the background as Marcus clutched his head. The sharp pain, like needles piercing through his skull, sent shivers down his spine. Jessica crouched beside him, worry evident in her eyes.
• "Marcus? What's wrong?" she asked, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder.
• He squeezed his eyes shut as flashes of memories surged forward—Jason’s laughter, their late-night study sessions, the way they had each other’s backs no matter what. Then, a darker memory. Poison. Betrayal.