Chapter 42. The Pronouncement of Wonder

The peaceful calm of the forest engulfed us, and the pleasant breeze brushed against my skin was complemented by the delicate rustling of the trees. As birds gently glided in the air, the cloudy sky above presented a gorgeous sight.

In the middle of such natural beauty, my heart was heavy with frustration. I had carried the weight of my anguish for far too long, with no one to confide in during my darkest hours.

But now, with Amara by my side, I felt a renewed feeling of trust and understanding. I felt obliged to open up about my past as she shared hers, to reveal the wounds that had formed me.

"My mother passed away shortly after giving birth to me," I continued, my voice gentle and vulnerable.

Amara's eyes said a lot about her sympathy and genuine care for my misery.

"I grew up as the only female in the household, living with my grandfather and father." "It was the most difficult time of my life, and I yearned for the presence of a mother, a comfortin