Chapter 5

That sentence spoken, I fell into complete unconsciousness.

I felt like I had a very long dream.

In the dream, I saw the shape of that giant sculpture.

It was Vivienne.

My eyes snapped open suddenly, and the white that met my gaze slowly calmed my emotions.

I reached up to touch the top of my head.

Then tentatively tried to lift my legs.

Thank goodness, everything was fine.

The corners of my mouth turned up slightly as I looked up to see Gideon entering through the doorway.

"Elise, you're finally awake! You scared me to death!"

Gideon rushed towards me, arms outstretched to embrace me, but I pushed him away with my hand.

"Sir, who are you?"

Gideon stood there with his arms out, staring at me in shock.

"Elise, don't scare me like this."

"I'm Gideon, your husband!"

I furrowed my brow, looking at Gideon with eyes full of unfamiliarity.

"I don't know you, and I don't remember being married."

At these words, Gideon immediately panicked.