Serena stepped toward her, her heart raced with anxiety, unsure of what she might discover. She placed a hand on her shoulder and Gently, Serena reached out and brushed away a tear from the woman's cheek.
She closed her eyes, as if she was looking through the woman's past.
In that moment, it was as if a floodgate of emotions opened, and Serena found herself immersed in the woman's memories, reliving moments that shaped her life.
The weight of the past bore down on Serena's shoulders, causing them to stiffen under the emotional burden. Peace noticed and she clenched her fingers into her palms.
