FAYE
That night, sleep came surprisingly easily. The moment we got to bed, I drifted off, feeling lighter than I had in a long time. The warmth of his embrace followed me into sleep, and for the first time in weeks, my mind was completely at peace.
Then the dream began.
At first, it felt so real that I never questioned it.
I found myself seated at a dining table with Alexander, Irene, and Helen. The room was bright and welcoming, filled with easy conversation and quiet laughter. Helen sat at the head of the table with a gentle smile on her face, watching all of us with an expression that could only be described as contentment.
It looked exactly like the family any mother wanted.
For a while, I simply sat there, smiling as I watched them.
Then everything changed.
Helen suddenly stop
