Chapter 95

After that sharp ringing finally faded, the pain eased significantly. But in my mind, sharp flashes kept appearing like someone was talking. The voices were strangely familiar, yet at times completely foreign. They kept shouting inside my head, as if trying to make me see something clearly. However, the pain was too intense. I shook my head hard, desperate to throw those chaotic images out of my mind. I turned on the cold water in the bathroom, hoping to wake myself up a bit. The steady drip of water stirred every bit of exhaustion in me. As my tense emotions softened, I filled the bathtub, wanting a long soak to rest. For some reason, my consciousness started to blur and drift. I slowly felt a chill settle around me, and an unbearable heaviness pulled at my eyes. I couldn't keep them open, no matter how hard I fought it. The cold in the room grew sharper, biting through my skin. I barely noticed the water getting cold, so I tried to reach for the hot water tap, but my arm wou