Chapter 150: Ollie's Awake

ZADE

I watched Ollie's eyes flutter open, relief flooding through me as consciousness returned to his small face. For a moment, he just stared at the ceiling in silence, and I could see his mind working to piece together what had happened to him. Then tears began rolling down his cheeks, and he whispered a single word that made my chest tighten with sympathy.

"Riley."

I immediately moved closer to his bedside, reaching out to brush the tears from his face with gentle fingers. "Hey there, little man," I said softly, trying to project calm reassurance despite the turmoil churning in my own chest. "You're going...