Bab 73: The Upcoming War

The warm afternoon sun bathed the school grounds as Adam walked out of the nurse's office, his mind clouded with thoughts.

The recent events had left him shaken, his emotions tangled in worry and frustration. He scanned the grounds for Ani but found no sign of her.

Desperation rising, he pulled his phone out of his pocket, his fingers trembling slightly as he unlocked it.

A notification popped up—a message from Ani. Opening it, he read:

"I'm heading home with my parents. If you're looking for me at school, you won't find me. I'll talk to you in the evening."

Adam let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding, the tension in his chest easing ever so slightly.

Yet, unease lingered. He walked to the school gate and sat on its cold metal steps, his head bowed as he tried to process everything.

"Was I so reckless?" he muttered under his breath, his voice heavy with self-reproach.