Once again, Joshua lifted my body. But this time, he wasn't his usual composed self.He brushed his fingers gently against my face, tracing my forehead, eyes, nose, and chin. He was trying to recognize the woman he once loved."How can it be you, Samantha?" he murmured in disbelief.The body wrapped in asphalt was barely recognizable. Plus, there were many cuts marring my features. Not even my mother might be able to identify me now."Sammy!"My mother's voice echoed from outside.She ignored everyone's attempts to hold her back and rushed in. There were other corpses in the room, but my mother recognized me at first sight. Even with my body in that state, she could still recognize me!"Mabel-" Joshua reached out to help my mother, but she pushed him aside."Sammy, does it hurt? I… I finally found you!"I leaned against her back and whispered, "It doesn't hurt, Mom. Don't be sad!"It had been a year since she lost me, but it was just the beginning of her endless longing.
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