MADELINE'S POV
I was bent over, breaking stones in the quarry as usual, my hands numb from the repetitive motion. A faint tap on my shoulder didn't register, nor did the second one.
"Madeline!!!"
The sound of my name rang sharply in my ears, jolting me back to reality.
I looked up, startled, and saw Grandma Catherine staring at me with concern.
"Madeline, you have been out of it for days now. I have been trying to get your attention for a while. Are you sure you are okay?" She asked gently.
I forced a smile, hoping it would mask the whirlwind in my mind. "There's no need to worry, Grandma Catherine; I am fine."
She studied me for a moment, her brows furrowed, before nodding. "If you insist, I will go go ahead and continue my work. But take care of yourself, child."
"Of course. Be
