Yara managed to hold back her emotions and took her handbag to say goodbye to Mason and Zoe. Then, she waved at Carol, who generously packed a little of her favorite cookies for Yara.

“Thank you,” Yara said softly, holding the bag of cookies.

Carol lowered her head and quickly dug into her meal. “Mommy said I need to eat to grow tall and strong. I want to be tall to protect Mommy.”

…

Yara walked out of the Lockwood Manor. The lawn was lush and green, with a few adorable fireflies flickering