It was as if someone had deliberately tossed it her way. Sarah lifted her gaze, scanning the area. No one in sight.

She had half a mind to ignore the bamboo dragonfly, but after a few steps, she inexplicably backtracked and crouched to pick it up.

Dried specks of blood marred its surface, no idea it was from whom.

Her memories were fragmented, unreliable. She thought she'd be clueless about the toy, but the moment it touched her hand, she

instinctively started to spin it, sending the blades whirling into the air.

As Sarah stared into the sky, a long-buried image surfaced. Very long tago, a similar bamboo dragonfly soared above, chased

by the delighted cries of a little girl.

"Look how high it goes, Mommy! Is it because you made it? It's amazing! It flies higher than anyone else's!"

A headache began to pulse at Sarah's temples, prompting her to massage her forehead.

The toy had vanished into the expanse, and panic momentarily gripped her heart as she frantically searched the surrounding grass

and bushes.

She hunted at the lawn, but couldn't find it; then she hurriedly rummaged in the shrubbery. There, nestled quietly, lay the bamboo

dragonfly, accompanied by a tiny carved toy.

her heart. With tight pressed lips, she reached

little figurine. A carved wooden insect sprang to life,

cry, Cynthia. Look,

"Wow, thanks, Uncle!"

Don't you like the bamboo dragonfly I

course, I do. I

Sarah fell silent as she stood, legs a bit aching,

pace slowed, an inexplicable feeling telling her there might

her feet - a peculiar little stamp with a jellyfish etched

her forehead. She stepped back, lips pressed tight, hesitant

a nearby wall for support, she felt her heart racing. Once calmed, she noticed the dampness on her

still alone;

today she'd stayed out for

drawer.

who'd never seen Sarah bring anything back,

have you

slittle things I

but heard Sarah say, "Mr. March will be here soon. Is all

We start at six

We're just waiting for his reaction to the

glanced at the documents nearby, a look of satisfaction crossing her face, "Do well, and after all this, Mr.

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