Echoes of the Past

Rowan climbed onto the bed and waited for Valerie obediently.

The sound of water filling up came from the bathroom. Valerie filled the tub with water and added a few drops of essential oil.

The fog in the mirror dissipated, and Valerie stared at her face. She did that quietly for some time. The skin on her hands was still baby-soft. Even after so many years, it seemed that time had not left any ma