MILDRED

LITTLE GIFT BAG

I was by the window smiling at the perfect garden and watching the birches my mind on how Enid had been so gentle towards me lately and how positively things were drastically changing between us. It mattered to me more than anything.

Things were beginning to get brighter and better now I was on Enid's good list. He was more patient with me lately and did not hit me at any given chance.

I was ready to resume my classes in a few days and I was looking forward to it.

My ugly scars were almost gone, they were now faint marks on my skin, and...