Chapter 208

I thought that if I didn't come back this time, this small courtyard would eventually disappear, just like Grandma did—lost forever to the passage of time. The thought made my chest tighten, and I could feel tears welling up in my eyes. I quickly looked away, taking a deep breath to push back the urge to cry. With a sigh, I picked up my suitcase and walked inside. My shoes crunched through the overgrown grass as I made my way forward. I climbed the worn stone steps and set my suitcase down on a flat surface, looking up at the roof, which was now missing several tiles. A wave of uncertainty hit me, but I quickly pushed it down. I oriented myself and headed toward the main room. As soon as I opened the door, a thick cloud of dust rushed at me, making my eyes water. I quickly stepped aside, waiting for the dust to settle before stepping inside. With each step I took, long-buried memories came flooding back. "Grandma, I want some strawberry muffins." "Boohoo, Grandma, the table hit m