Chapter 86. Beyond the Veil
"The situation with Maria’s health... it’s not just natural," Laura said slowly, stepping closer to Mrs. Spencer, her voice low and serious. "I believe it’s beyond what the eyes can see or the ears can hear."
Mrs. Spencer leaned in, her full attention locked on Laura’s every word.
"Roberts, please excuse us for a few minutes," she said softly, not looking away from Laura. "We need to speak in private."
Without hesitation, Roberts gave a respectful nod and turned, quietly leaving them alone on the balcony.
"What do you mean by that, Laura?" Mrs. Spencer asked, folding her arms tightly across her chest. Her expression was calm but curious, trying to grasp the weight of Laura’s words.
"I think Maria has been seeing and hearing strange things, things that aren’t... normal," Laura explained, her voice tinged with worry.
"Before she passed out, she turned to me during class and asked why I was calling her name. But I never called her. I was sitting beside her the whole time, silent."
Mrs. Spencer’s brows furrowed. "And what happened after that?"
"She looked completely confused when I told her I hadn’t called her. It was like she was trying to make sense of something only she could hear," Laura continued.
"Then, just a few minutes later, she suddenly stood up and screamed loudly, saying she was a cursed child. The whole class went silent. And before I could react... she collapsed. Just like that."
Mrs. Spencer remained still for a moment, absorbing everything Laura said. Her lips pressed tightly together as her mind raced.