378: SOLACE IN FRIENDSHIP

Madison stood alone in the dimly lit room, filled with a familiar silence. The once-vibrant room has now become muted. This mirrors the weight that's heavy in her heart. Looking out the window, Madison watched as the morning sun struggled to penetrate the thick veil of her closed curtains. A sense of unease settled over her. "I should have opened the curtains," she mused, her voice barely a whisper in the calmness of the room. But getting herself up was a serious task. She wished she could remain in one spot but finally stood up and approached the curtains. As Madison's mind filled with fears and doubts, tires creaking into the compound brought her back to the present. She moved to the window with a sense of urgency, her heart racing. Who could it be? She hadn't been expecting anyone, especially not at this hour. Peeping through the window and slightly opening it, Madison's eyes widened in recognition as Isabella’s car appeared. She felt relieved. "Isabella," Madison whispered, he