It was too late, Mom, said Eve inwardly, I’m already trapped in that unknown world… your dangerous world.

Eve read the letter once again before folding it and slipping it back into the envelope. She then drew a long breath, feeling the sting behind her eyes from tears that were on the verge of spilling. This wasn’t just about longing and not knowing where her life was headed. The frustration also came from the exhaustion of being a new mother. The lack of rest and the endless thoughts about what Chase’s life would be like. All this time, Eve had tried to believe that everything would be fine, but she...