Camilla sat on the bedside, her heart breaking with every word coming from Elizabeth's lips.
It had been six long years since she had held her daughter like this, and now, as she listened to her recount the events of her life, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of regret for all the time they had lost.
Her heart ached with the pain of knowing that she had missed out on so much.
She had missed Elizabeth's graduation, her first job, her first love. She had missed out on all the little moments that made up a life.
Elizabeth's voice was soft and tired, the words flowing out in a slow, steady stream. She spoke of the struggles she had faced, the challenges she had overcome, and the acquaintances who had stood by her through those difficult times.
"But you know, Mom, the pain of being
