Chapter 34: Beneath the Beating Breathlessness.

Violet Virgilson.

I had just returned home from my evening run, my body soaked in sweat, my muscles aching from the exertion. Every step felt heavy, every breath slightly labored, as if the air itself resisted me. I rang the bell, hoping my mum would open soon. The sight of her smiling face at the door brought a little comfort amidst the chaos of my emotions.

“Good evening, mum,” I greeted, my voice soft, tired.

“Evening, my darling ...