I leaned in, lowering my voice. “I had a dream. It smelled like herbs. And there was humming. Like the pretty aunt was here.”
Caleb wrinkled his nose. “Sounds boring.”
I puffed my cheeks and shoved his shoulder. “Not boring! Safe. Like she was watching me.”
Elijah’s voice dropped low. “It wasn’t a dream. Mummy came.”
Warmth rushed through me so fast I almost bounced. “Then she’s really my Mum,” I whispered, hugging Petal tight. “I knew it!”
I scrunched my nose, trying to remember. “It smelled like crushed leaves, but sweeter. And someone was singing. Soft. Like when you’re falling asleep.”
Caleb shook his head. “Still boring.”
I stuck my tongue out at him. “You’re boring.”
Elijah’s face stayed serious. “Mummy was here. I felt it.”
The thought made me wriggle with happiness. I pres
