Chapter 134 - 1286
As I demanded answers, the man in the white coat simply nodded. "Sure, Max. Follow me," he said calmly.
I trailed behind him, my mind a whirlwind of emotions.
The corridor we traversed was vast, stretching out seemingly endlessly. It was undoubtedly part of a circular spaceship, its dimensions so massive that the curvature was barely perceptible.
After what felt like only seconds, we arrived in another room. Inside, I spotted several stations akin to the one where I had woken up, each occupied by members of my family.
Oliv was the first to notice me. With tears in her eyes, she rushed forward and enveloped me in a tight hug.
Relief flooded through me at the sight of her, but my joy was short-lived.
Immediately, I noticed the absence of Veronica, her mother, and Rick.
"Where are Veronica and Rick?" I demanded.
"I’m sorry, Max," the man began, his voice tinged with regret. "But as I said before, we couldn’t simulate everything. This must be hard to hear, but they weren’t real."
His words hit me like a physical blow. My heart raced, and a cold sweat broke out across my skin.
Looking around, I saw the shock mirrored in the faces of my family, especially Oliv, who looked as stunned as I felt.