One by one, she hugged the children, whispering words of encouragement and hope. Their tiny arms clung to her, their faces etched with a mixture of sadness and anticipation. They knew that Paula was leaving, but they also knew that she was going to a place where she could make a difference in the lives of even more children.
"I'll miss you, Paula," whispered Lily, a little girl with eyes that held the wisdom of a thousand years.
"I'll miss you too, Lily," Paula replied, her voice thick with emotion. "But I'll be back to visit. And I'll always be thinking of you."
Finally, she reached Mother Emilia, the kind and compassionate woman who had welcomed her into the orphanage with open arms. They embraced, a silent understanding passing between them. Mother Emilia knew that Paula was de
