Epilogue 

~ 5 years later ~

Ashley's pov

"You're home." Mom gushed opening the door wider to let me in. It was already five thirty, a bit late I may add.  I had taken a plane and a bus to get here. So that would explain why I reached here so late.

I smile, place my heavy duffel bag on the floor and walk into her arms. She squeezes me as I inhale her familiar scent that always soothes me. "Oh I missed you." She whispered.

"I missed you too mom." I answered ...