Chapter 20
Hana wandered outside in the cold, fresh air and sat in Miriam’s rose garden. The quiet place held many memories for her. She had made peace with Tama here after months of hatred and antagonism and she had laboured with Phoenix here in secret. The flowers were Logan’s mother’s, chosen and tended by her, but after more than a year, there was nothing else left of her here. Will’s capable son cared for the roses and cut the grass and it was sad that a life spent dedicated to cultivating the special place had left little trace behind, apart from the choice of blooms. Miriam was gone and the world spun unconcerned.
Hana sat on the bench and closed her eyes, pulling her sweatshirt closer around her cold body. She tuned into her surroundings, trying to touch God with her mind. The bu
