CHAPTER 147. I’m so sorry

It had been a while since the sun had set when Zack pulled into the driveway and turned off the car. The house was lit up in the darkness, and he could see the silhouettes of the furniture through the windows, illuminated by the soft yellow glow of the lamps. He opened the car door and got out, his shoes crunching on the gritty asphalt, his heart heavy in his chest. He was only there for a quick shower; there wasn’t time for more before he had to return to Andrea’s side. The doctor had been clear: if he wanted to be with her, he needed to get rid of the dust from Africa.

He tried not to take too long and then stopped by his parents' house to give Adriana a kiss, who was already asleep in her crib.

When he got back to the hospital, his siblings took the opportunity to rest as well.

“You should go too; you’ve been traveling for hours,” Zack told Chiara, and she nodded.

“I will, in a bit, but first I want to make sure you’re okay,” his sister said, stroking his