Joelien Point of View
After her first day of work, Joelien could hardly contain the rush of emotions swirling in her heart. Even though the day had been tolerable—just fine, really—her mind was elsewhere, dwelling on thoughts that made her ache.
She longed for the refuge of her home, eager to embrace the solitude that awaited her, a place where she could finally confront the storm of feelings brewing within her.
As she pulled her old, light blue Ford truck into the gravel driveway, she killed the engine and exhaled a heavy sigh, her breath escaping like a weight lifted from her chest. Looking up, the familiar sight of her farmhouse brought a mixture of comfort and sorrow.
“Finally home,” she muttered under her breath, her heart pounding with anticipation and dread.
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