Chapter 78
Ace
Song suggestion: (Can I be him by James Arthur)
"Marcus!" Bella's scream pierced through the chaos, the only sound I could hear amidst the tumult. Everything unraveled before my eyes, a scene of destruction and panic. The roof collapsed in a deafening roar, trapping Marcus inside. The air filled with dust and debris, and time seemed to slow as I stood there, rooted to the spot, helpless.
Bella's hand slipped from mine with a desperate jerk. She ran towards the wreckage, her voice raw with anguish as she screamed Marcus's name over and over. I could only watch, paralyzed by shock, as she threw herself into the chaos, clawing at the rubble, tears streaming down her face. Her desperation was palpable, a knife twisting in my chest.
"Ace!" Dad's voice cut through my stupor,
