Chapter 252

That night, Melody had a nightmare. She dreamed that while she was sleeping, someone suddenly pulled open the curtains and started taking pictures of her, flashing the bright lights directly at her. The blinding flashes made her feel incredibly uncomfortable. When she woke up, she found herself drenched in sweat. Her phone was ringing non stop too. It was Jason calling. She took a moment to calm herself before answering. Jason said, "I'm downstairs. I'm here to pick you up." Still shaken from the nightmare, Melody felt a sense of relief as soon as she heard Jason's voice. She quickly responded, "Okay, wait for me for a bit." As Melody reached for the door after changing clothes, her hands were still trembling. She was scared, unsure of what she might see when she opened the door. She closed her eyes, twisted the doorknob with all her strength, and then heard the familiar sound of Echo whining. In that instant, her worried heart finally settled. … When Melody went downstai