I Ctrl+Alt+Deleted My Ex and Ctrl+C'd His Uncle novel Chapter 34

**Through Silent Meadows We Trace Stories Left Behind Yesterday**
by Asa Rowan Flint

Marcus caught the underlying meaning in her tone, and his brow furrowed slightly in response. “There’s truly no need to speak like that,” he said, his voice steady but laced with concern.

He turned his gaze toward her, his expression softening. “Right now, your primary focus should be on taking care of yourself.”

Sophie felt a sting in her nose, her eyes beginning to glisten with unshed tears, yet she remained silent, choosing to hold back the flood of emotions threatening to spill over.

Time passed slowly, the atmosphere thick with unspoken words, until Zack entered the room, carrying the medicine. The moment he stepped inside, he felt the palpable tension in the air—Sophie lay with her eyes shut, seemingly lost in thought, while Marcus sat hunched over his documents, their distance from one another stark and uncomfortable. They appeared more like distant acquaintances than friends.

“Did you two have a fight?” Zack asked, his tone light, but his eyes searching for answers.

Sophie stirred, attempting to rise from her bed to retrieve the medicine. “No,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Zack quickly stepped in front of her, blocking her path. “Did you forget what I told you? Unless it’s absolutely necessary, you need to stay in bed for the next few days. No wandering around, remember?”

He turned to Marcus, nudging his arm lightly. “Mr. Morgan, I’m utterly exhausted. I’m heading out now. Make sure you give Miss Chandler her medicine while it’s still warm—otherwise, it won’t be as effective.”

With that, he made a hasty exit, leaving behind the awkward atmosphere that hung between the two remaining occupants.

Now, only Marcus and Sophie were left in the room, the silence stretching between them like an unbridgeable chasm. A gentle breeze fluttered through the open window, causing the curtains to dance softly.

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