Chapter 100

VERONICA I fell asleep late at night and jolted awake with a nightmare… I felt as if a dark shadow was engulfing me and my family. A person whose face was concealed by a dark hoodie seemed to be trying to stab me with a sharp dagger, laughing like a maniac. My entire body was drenched in sweat. My heart was pounding so hard. I felt so helpless and cornered at that moment. I peered out the window. It is still dark outside, with only a gentle hue of morning light visible behind the clouds. It's four in the morning. After rising from bed hurriedly, I quietly visited my children and Aunt Lucy, who were sleeping soundly. Diana was asleep in the guest room as well. I then discreetly checked on the house helps' rooms and found them also sleeping peacefully. Next, I again checked the entire house and my chamber, only to sigh in relief before returning to the living room. I felt so disoriented and tired after everything. I felt quite disoriented and overwhelmed, and I found myself longing for C