Chapter 771

Maddie's POV

I woke up feeling like I’d been hit by a truck. My body felt heavy, my head pounding as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. 

The room was dim, the sunlight peeking through the curtains, and for a moment, I couldn’t remember where I was.

Then it all came rushing back. Layla. The vacation. Puerto Rico. I sat up slowly, rubbing my eyes as I tried to shake off the grogginess. How long had I been asleep? It felt like I’d been out for days.

I glanced to my side, expecting to see Layla, but her bed was empty. The sheets were neatly made, her belongings untouched. 

I frowned, confusion settling in as I looked around the room. Where was she?

I threw the blankets off, my feet hitting the cold floor as I stood up, wobbling slightly. My body felt weak, my limbs heavy as I made my way to the bathroom, but she wasn’t there either.

“Layla?” I called out, my voice hoarse from sleep. Silence.

I checked the