Chapter 58

Ivory couldn’t believe her eyes. Before her very eyes, stood the younger version of her mother, grinning from ear to ear while being surrounded by other kids from the orphanage. How was this possible? If her mother was here, then did that mean… Before the initial shock of the sudden discovery could wear off, the door behind her opened and an elderly man walked in. He was muttering a few words underneath his breath, but completely stopped the moment his eyes landed on Ivory. They went wide and for a split second, Ivory could have sworn she saw recognition flash through them. “You are…” He began, approaching her and Ivory stood. “You…” The man seemingly looked like he was struggling with his words. But then, a soft smile adorned his lips. “You look so much like her.” He finally settled on, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder and petting it. Ivory didn’t really react to the touch. Her mind was still reeling, trying to make sense of what she had just discovered. At last, she spoke. “You