Chapter 4: A Tragic Turn
Later that day, Kael and Conan decided to walk back to their dorms together. The evening air was cool and crisp, a welcome change from the oppressive heat of the day. They chatted about their upcoming assignments and plans for the weekend, but Kael’s thoughts kept drifting back to the book.

As they crossed a busy street, Conan suddenly stumbled, his face going pale. Kael’s heart lurched in his chest as he saw his friend clutch his chest, gasping for breath. Panic surged through him as he realized what was happening—Conan was having a heart attack.

Kael tried to help, but everything moved in a blur. The ambulance was called, but...