Morning light streamed through the curtains as Tania stirred in her bed, her body heavy with exhaustion from the restless night. The nightmare she had lingered at the edges of her mind, leaving her with an unsettling feeling.
She had hoped it would fade with the dawn, but the fear remained, a constant weight pressing down on her chest. She glanced over at Ethan, who was already up and getting ready for work, casting worried glances in her direction.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” Ethan asked, his tone softer than usual. His concern had grown since her terrifying outburst the night before, and though Tania had reassured him, he wasn’t entirely convinced.
“I’m fine,” Tania replied, though her voice lacked conviction. “Just a bad dream, that’s all.”
Ethan paused, his eyes scanning her face f
