Maxine's POV

The old woman's words began to seep into my consciousness, filling the cracks that despair had been created through pain and suffering. Her kindness and encouragement reminded me of Elena’s words, my dear friend who always found a way to see the light in the darkest of times. Even though it didn't make sense, Slowly, I started to find peace within my chaos. The tears that once fell so easily dried up, and were replaced by a new will to think and help my way out of this ...