CHAPTER 128 HIDDEN II.

As they drove home, the silence between them was palpable. Madison was lost in thought, her mind replaying the events of the night. Michael's eyes were fixed on the road, his jaw clenched in determination. When they arrived at their house, Madison got out of the car slowly, her eyes fixed on the dark windows. She felt a sense of unease, as if something was waiting for her inside. Michael came around to her side, his eyes locked on hers. "Hey, everything okay?" he asked, his voice soft. Madison nodded, forcing a smile. "Yeah, just tired, I guess." Michael's eyes searched hers, but he didn't press the issue. Instead, he took her hand, leading her into the house. As they stepped inside, the darkness seemed to swallow them whole. But as they moved through the familiar rooms, the tension between them began to dissipate. They settled into their routine, preparing for bed in silence. It wasn't until they were lying side by side, the lights out, that Madison spoke up. "Michael?" "Yeah?"