CHAPTER 118

Tension filled the air as I stared straight at Claire, who in return, stared right back at me.

My heart raced with so many mixed feelings as we both stood there, opposite each other.

"Adrian." Her words finally broke the silence, her voice still sounding like music to my ears. "Is that you, Adrian?"

"Claire!" I said silently, with a heavy heart. "It's me," I responded as I walked closer to her.

I placed my hand on her face, feeling the warmth on my skin as I stared at her face.

"I've missed you." She responded, reciprocating by brushing her cheek over my palm.

"It's you, isn't it?"

"Yeah, it is me."

Though I could see her standing before me, I couldn't believe that it was the Claire I knew.

Everything felt so unreal being close to her as her memories had returned.

I watch as Claire fidgets with the hem of her shirt, her eyes searching mine for answers she can't quite articulate.

"I still can't believe it's you." I finally spoke up, my voice soft yet laced with a hint of disbelief. "