59. Indecision

For some reason, the face of the woman who had appeared many times before now began to fill my head.

"My mother... you want to show me how the memories of my mother aren't that scary, so that I can open up, right?"

I tried to banish the image of that face from my mind, but it seemed to be getting harder and harder. I felt disturbed and anxious, as if there was something I should know but couldn't reach. I tried to recall memories of my mother, but all that came up were vague and indistinct images.

I couldn't connect the dots, which frustrated me even more. "What should I do?" I muttered to myself.

Just as I was trying to gain consciousness to focus on what to do, a soft voice suddenly sounded in my ear. "Mom is always by your side, even if it's only in memories now. Don't worry, open your heart, and let the memories with Mom shine in your life."

It would have been a relief if it had been the real thing. But unfortunately, it was just wishful thinking. I turned to Lily and stared at he