A Bitter Homecoming

We drove in silence through the busy streets. Kian was quiet and alert, and I felt guilty for how much he was doing to support me. Soon, we left the crowded roads and followed a narrow path leading to a village. Eventually, we entered Ashbourne Town, and my heart started beating faster. We were now in Vesper’s childhood home.

Kian stopped the car. “We’re here, Rose,” he said, pointing to a street