Chapter 24. Reunited Again

“Mom!!” Zoey shouted.

The girl ran towards Willow and enveloped her in a hug. All eyes were fixed in astonishment and shock, unable to believe what they witnessed. A poignant atmosphere surrounded Willow as she felt the warm embrace of her daughter, who had been lost. It felt like Willow had lost Zoey for years, her emotions tumultuous, making it almost difficult for her to breathe. She was startled and yet overjoyed.

“Are you okay, Sweetheart? I thought I lost you,” Willow said.

Zoey giggled and nodded. “I’m brave. I came out of the woods and was found by Uncle Max.”

Willow and Max locked eyes, having not seen each other for years. Willow didn’t think she’d ever reencounter him. Yet, fate brought them together in the most peculiar circumstances.

Veronica rose from her seat, approaching Willow and Zoey. She slightly bowed and offered a stiff smile to the two figures before her.

“So, she’s your daughter?” Veronica asked.

Willow nodded. “Yes,