Chapter 151:

Gradually, Ethan's eyelids fluttered open, revealing the familiar yet oddly distant ceiling of his bedroom.

The cool, white surface above him seemed to be watching him, a witness to his confusion and disorientation.

As his vision cleared, he noticed a slight frown forming on his face. The ceiling looked the same as always, but something felt off.

A gnawing sense of unease began to creep in. With a sense of urgency, he pushed himself upright, his movements sharp and sudden, driven by the need to understand why he felt so out of place in his own home.

But just as quickly as he sat up, a sharp, pounding pain erupted in his skull, stopping him in his tracks.

His hands instinctively flew to his temples, trying to ease the intense throbbing that seemed to echo with every beat of his heart.

"Ahhh!" he groaned, his face contorting in pain as his eyes squeezed shut, seeking help from the bright light streaming in through the windows.

For a moment, he remained still, trying to steady his br