202 Shattered Dream (2)

The very idea of reconnecting with her mother, even if it was only within the confines of a dream, held immeasurable significance to her. She had yearned for this moment, quietly praying for the chance to see and hear her mother once more, even if it was just a fleeting encounter in the realm of dreams.

No one else could fathom the depths of her yearning, the unspoken desires she had carried within her for all those years. The absence of her mother's presence in her dreams had been a constant reminder of the void in her heart, a longing that remained unfulfilled.

Yet, against all odds, here she was, hearing her mother's voice once again—soft, haunting, and undeniably familiar.

Lauren's breath caught in her throat as she waited for a response, her heart pounding hard. The dream held the potential to grant her an ethereal reunion, a chance to reconnect with her mother in a way she had longed for but had never dared hope would come to pass.