Echoes of Consequence

Chapter 35: Echoes of Consequence

Zeller's insistence hung in the air like a heavy fog as she ushered Jadyn towards Zed's room. The sports rehabilitationist hesitated, her professional instincts warring with curiosity.

"I'm not sure this is appropriate," Jadyn murmured, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her sleeve.

Zeller's eyes sparkled with a mix of mischief and maternal concern. "Nonsense, dear. I just want to show you something." She gently guided Jadyn down the hallway, leaving Zed alone in the sitting room.

As the door closed behind them, Zed exhaled slowly, his shoulders sagging with the weight of unspoken worries. He glanced around the high-tech apartment, its sleek surfaces reflecting the soft glow of ambient lighting. A dull ache pulsed through his body, a reminder of the strain he'd been putting himself through. With a thought, he summoned the Dimensional Simulator's Smart Helper Mode.