AIDEN
I stand amidst the vacant space, having scoured every nook and cranny of the house in search of clues, albeit to no avail.
My investigation began in my grandparents' room, where I had seen Mom shedding tears in my dream, but my efforts yielded nothing. I traversed every part of the house, methodically searching for any hint of what I sought.
Eventually, I conceded to myself that my quest was futile. The traces I was searching for likely were eradicated during the period the other family resided here. While I restored most of the house's appearance to its original state to the best of my recollection, I couldn't have captured every detail.
I relinquish my search, feeling disheartened, and head out to my car. Mrs. Alan peeks through her window, parting her drapes aside, as I unl
