Reunion

After a four-hour carriage ride, Theo arrived near the forest.

After telling the coachman to wait in the village, he followed the path toward the forest.

It had been a long time, but his memories were as vivid as if he'd been here just yesterday.

He'd been so distracted trying to calm his nerves as he walked this path before.

Now his heart was pounding with a pleasant tremor of excitement.

“Edel…”

What would he say when he saw her?

What would she say?

What if Edel had left because she hated him?

Dozens of thoughts swirled through Theo's head, but his pace only quickened. He never slowed or stopped...