Céline couldn't make out any of the sounds her aunt and Sarah were making. She could only see the surprise and then fear in their eyes, but she heard nothing. Only a constant ringing remained in her head. She couldn't tell if she was only imagining it or it was truly happening.

But whatever the case was, Céline was happy she could see her aunt one last time before she joined her parents.

Giving her one last smile, Céline closed her eyes, allowing the peaceful ...