Chapter 43 – Who is looking for her mother?

It was a pleasant morning. Stephen was unwinding in his garden behind his home, next to the river. He was drinking coffee on the terrace while watching the river flow. He felt like all his troubles were washed away by just looking at it.

"The flowers are beautiful! I had no idea you had a garden in your backyard."

Stephen turned around upon hearing a familiar voice and faced him with a smile on his face. He welcomed her with open arms, "yes! Because I am personally taking care of all of these," he announced.

Marie walks over to him and takes a seat next to him. She, too, observes the river's movement.

"Our life is just like that river. We can’t go back to where we used to be since we are forced to live in the present. Once we take a step to move forward, there is no turning back and we have to be held accountable for any decision we’re about to create." She mentioned