MADELINE'S POV

I was bent over, breaking stones in the quarry as usual, my hands number from the repetitive motion. A faint tap on my shoulder didn't register nor the second one.

"Madeline!!!"

The sound of my name rang sharply in my ears jolted me back to reality.

I looked up, startled, and saw grandma Catherine staring at me with concern.

"Madeline, you have been out of it for days now. I have been trying to get your attention for a while. Are you sure you are okay?" She asked gently.

I forced a smile, hoping it would mask the whirlwind in my mind. "There's no need to worry grandma...