Chapter 408

He slowly approached, grabbing the woman’s arm. Her face, as beautiful as the changing seasons, was full of resentment—it was Cecilia. “You’ve forgotten me!” Cecilia gritted her teeth and repeated herself. Then, she pushed him away, leaped off the high platform, and disappeared into the abyss. “Cecilia!” Alston shot up from the hospital bed, drenched in cold sweat. His heart pounded violently, as if it might burst at any moment. “Damn it!” he cursed under his breath. He couldn’t believe he had such a nightmare. He pressed his lips tightly together, the room shrouded in darkness, save for the light from outside seeping through the window. Alston wiped the sweat from his forehead, took a deep breath, and lay back down. He turned his head slightly to glance at Gladys. Something was wrong—her breathing seemed labored. Instinctively, Alston reached out to feel her forehead. It was burning hot. He quickly turned on the lamp and tapped the nurse call button twice. In a low voice, he called, “