The moment their eyes met, the years of silence between them seemed to disappear.
Both women rushed forward almost at the same time.
Bianca was the first to wrap her arms around the older woman, holding her tightly as if afraid she might disappear again. Mrs. Estralia did not hesitate for even a second. She pulled Bianca closer, embracing her just as tightly.
For a moment, none of them spoke.
Mrs. Estralia’s shoulders trembled slightly as she laughed through the tears gathering in her eyes.
“Bianca… my child…you're back.”Her voice cracked softly.
After so many years of silence, after so many nights wondering where the girl had gone… she was finally standing here again, alive, safe and right in front of her.
Bianca slowly loosened the embrace and pulled back slightly. The warmth of t
