Chapter 955
"Awake?" Ivan's voice cut through the haze in her head.
Haley squinted and mumbled, "Ivan, I'm starving."
Ivan chuckled, "Why don't you catch some more Z's? I'll whip up something for you. Should be ready in about half an hour."
Haley nodded, eyes still shut. Half an hour was perfect for a quick nap.
She drifted off again, slipping into a light sleep. Her brain was buzzing, and soon she was dreaming.
She found herself stumbling through a misty valley, surrounded by mountains and layers of green trees. She had no clue where she was headed.
Each step made her felt like her legs were giving out, and she kept falling. She knew she was dreaming and tried desperately to wake up.
Finally, she managed to stand, trudging through what felt like a swamp. The path smoothed out, and she tried to open her eyes but couldn't.
Out of nowhere, bats swooped past her. She grabbed at the air, swatting wildly.
The bats kept coming, and she kept dodging. Suddenly, a door appeared. She flung it open and dashed through.
The scene changed in a flash. The bats were gone, replaced by a wolf crouched on the mountain path ahead. Its green eyes locked onto her, ready to pounce.
Wolves were naturally fierce. If she showed any fear, she'd be toast. At that moment, Haley forgot it was just a dream.
She gripped a knife, stepped forward, and swung it down.
There was a scream.
Ivan shouted angrily, "Haley, what are you doing!"
Haley jolted awake, not in her bedroom but in Owen's room.
She was barefoot, standing next to Owen's bed, holding a fruit knife. The knife clattered to the floor.
Owen was already crying. "Mommy, is it because I was too naughty? I'm sorry. I'll be better, like Keith and Todd. I won't mess around anymore."
Owen's sobs brought the other three kids running.
Haley slowly turned, meeting their eyes. She stepped back, horrified.
"Keith, look after Owen. All of you, stay here." Ivan scooped Haley up and carried her back to their bedroom.
Haley was in a daze. She tried to explain, "Ivan, it's not what it looks like. I had a dream. I thought Owen was a wolf, so I..."
'The dream has been terrifying. What if I had actually hurt Owen if Ivan hadn't stopped me?' The thought made her whole body tremble.
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