The Weight of Truth

Valerie’s POV

“Child, it’s time to return. It was really nice having you here—“ the old woman said, tears welling in her eyes.

A warm smile spread across my face despite the tears fighting at the corners of my eyes. “When we first met, I didn’t realize we would get along so well,” I admitted, my voice soft but filled with sincerity.

She nodded in agreement, her gaze drifting to the window where th