MACKENZIE'S POV:
When I came out of the bathroom, I saw Nolan sitting on the edge of the bed, lost in thought. He was staring blankly into space, his eyes filled with a deep sadness. Even from the side, I could see the mix of sorrow and fear in his eyes, like he was navigating through darkness alone.
I took a deep breath and leaned against the doorframe, my arms crossed, watching him intently. Hindi ko alam pero--may parte sa puso ko ang tila pinipiga na nakikita itong napakalungkot at bakas din ang takot sa mga mata. Na tila ang dami-dami nitong inaalala. Maybe he was thinking he was alone here. Na ako lang ang pag-asa niya pero heto at tinatrato ko siyang ibang tao.
Napailing ako na tumuwid ng tayo. Humakbang palapit dito. Naramdaman naman nito ang prehensya ko na napalingon sa akin
