The younger version of Aeliana never expected the words spoken by the elderly woman. She remained silent, simply watching the woman’s overall reaction. In a still and painful truth, a tear suddenly traced down the woman’s cheek.

The little Aeliana didn’t know the truth.

Even as she watched the reflection of her younger self, she could feel the pain too. The older woman stood from her seat and tightly embraced her younger self.

A mixture of pain and betrayal.

That was what Aeliana felt ...