“Thank you, but I’m not tired.”

Upon forcing out a smile, she leaned back into her seat and stared out the window at the dark night. It was as though a heavy rock was weighing on her heart, making it difficult to breathe.

I’m about to see my child soon. I wonder if he is doing well… And what if, he refuses to acknowledge me?

With that thought in mind, there was no way she could sleep in peace.

After an uneventful six-hour journey, they finally arrived at a small fishing village.

The village was located at the foot of a hill, whereas the narrow path that approached it was flanked on both sides by ponds. Despite the fact that the sky was still dark, one could see many fishermen busying themselves by the ponds with their fishing rods hanging off their shoulders.

The moment the car entered the village, a pungent fishy smell instantly stung their senses.

Knitting her brows, Angeline covered her nose by reflex as she observed the environment her child grew up in.

“We’re here. Let’s get out of the car.”

Just when she was lost in a daze, Jonathan stopped their car in front of a hut.

The hut was small, while its surroundings were dirty. At the main gate, they could see a goat pen built from rocks. A dog, tied to a barn where corn was stored, began to bark fiercely at them.

Overwhelmed by the environment, the frightened Angeline hid behind Jonathan’s back.

“There’s nothing to be afraid.”

He picked up a rock and threw it at the dog, and it quickly stopped barking out of fear.

However, when the rock struck the corn barn, the loud bang that ensued alerted the hut’s owner.

Subsequently, a dim yellow light lit up in one of the rooms. From outside the windows, they could see the silhouette of a lady getting dressed frantically.

The lady yelled loudly in the local dialect, “Which of you kids did it? Has your mother not taught you any manners?”

curious look

the emotions within Angeline to rage. If it weren’t for the lady, she wouldn’t have been separated from her child for

to hold herself back any longer, she attempted

I know if you’re Azura

felt him grab

his gesture, Angeline clenched her fists in

right. Acting hastily isn’t going to solve anything. I

know my name?” Azura was

“Don’t be afraid. I know who you are because I’m a distant relative of yours. Since we

look. “Is that so? I really don’t

suggested with a smile as

he spoken than Azura clutched her

a good idea. Whatever you have to say,

Here, I’ve bought you some

to the trunk and brought out

meticulousness warmed Angeline’s heart, for even she didn’t think of

was common for villagers to lack exposure to the outside world,

gifts are really expensive. You really shouldn’t

excitement, she reached out to receive them with a shy

I heard my mom mention that your child is turning five soon. Since I have not seen him before and brought him some toys, I’m

in a frosty tone, “What are you babbling about? Since when

child to the tuck shop just the day before. He even said

carried with it a haunting tone, causing

Azura bellowed, “Stop that nonsense of yours. What child are you talking about? I have never given

anymore. Instead, all she wanted now was for them to

hanging on the drying rack. Moreover, there was a worn-out toy car left at the main door, and the rope inside was clearly used

clues, it was evident that there was a child

Is it because

imagination began to run wild, she felt a chill shoot through her body

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