Gamma Jackson exhaled quietly.
“The first thing you need to do, young one, is sleep. After that, we can talk better. Remember my words, you are not alone. Believe me,” Jackson said calmly.
Reyland did not move or speak.
“This evening, I will return. The first food tray will come at two p.m. Rest now,” Jackson concluded encouragingly.
He bowed slightly and calmly left the room.
A few seconds later, Reyland lay on his bed, pulling the hood tighter over his head as he curled himself up on the covers.
Moments later, he fell into a deep sleep.
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The team and unit meetings went on till past noon. The scheduled time for Marian to move out was one p.m.; all other members of her unit would be leaving at different times within a thirty-minute window.
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