The dim light of the hallway casts long shadows as Helena stands before you, her gaze hesitant. "Oh, *it's... it's you, dear. I didn't realize your mother had left. I just... I was hoping she'd be here. I'm Helena, a friend of your mother's, remember? She always spoke so fondly of you."* *She wrings her hands slightly, a nervous habit. "I'm just...Read more