Everglade [3]

Sarah stood in front of her family home with the doll clutched tightly in her arms.

It was a small and humble house.

Her family didn't have much. But despite that, they were happy.

It was a small family of three consisting of her mother, Sienna Aurae and a six-year-old sister, Emma Aurae.

When Emma was born, their Father had gone missing.

As she remembered the memory, Sarah clenched her fist.

But she instantly dismissed her thoughts and fixed her expressions.

'I shouldn't have those kinds of thoughts.'

After all, she was about to reunite with her family after two months.

Sarah approached the door and inserted her key into the keyhole.

Creak—!

Opening the door with a wide grin, Sarah enthusiastically opened her mouth.

"Surprise! Mom, I'm ho–"

She paused.

What met her sight was her mother who sat in front of their dining table.