Chapter 147

Haley’s POV: The house was unusually quiet that night. I had tried to stay awake, but exhaustion won in the end. Between the failed book signing, the accident, Vivian’s attempt, and all the chaos in the hospital, my body finally gave in. I don’t remember when I slipped under the blankets. All I knew was the comfort of Lily’s giggles earlier, Jordan’s soft “Goodnight, Mom,” and Logan’s promise before he left the room: “I’ll be back soon. Sleep.” But peace never lasted long for me. The dream came like a wave. I was back on the stage at the book signing. People clapped, lights flashed, but suddenly the room darkened. Vivian stepped forward from the shadows, a gun in her hand. Her face twisted, eyes burning with hatred. “You don’t deserve him!” she screamed. “You don’t deserve anything!” The sound of a gunshot ripped through my chest. I fell. I couldn’t breathe. My hands reached out, but no one came. “Logan!” I tried to scream, but my voice cracked into nothing. I jolted awake, my chest he