Chapter 38

I couldn't tell if Selena was getting back at me, as the next round, she took me to do something even more thrilling—bungee jumping. Standing on the edge of a 300-foot-high platform, looking down at the raging waters below, I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me. Fear gripped me. I was terrified that I might accidentally fall off the edge and never have a chance to communicate with this world again. I stood beside the pillar, afraid to move, shivering as I watched her chatting and laughing with the staff nearby, blissfully unaware of my inner turmoil. Once she finished, she turned to look at me and pointed at the other players who were preparing to jump. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, clearly eager to take the plunge. "Hud, look! This bungee jump is even more thrilling than the roller coaster! I've done it before. It's a blast! You should try it too!" Sure, bungee jumping was exhilarating, but it really put my heart to the test. I swallowed hard, managing a reluctant nod w