Chapter 44

• "YEARS LATER..."
• "Good morning, Anna." The cheerful voice of Barbara, the ever-friendly mailwoman, brightens Anna's day as they cross paths on the street.
• "Morning." Anna practically skips along the street today, adorned in a new cornflower blue summer dress on the hottest day of the season, radiating an infectious joy. Nothing can dull her spirits today, especially after a night free of nightmares that left her feeling remarkably rejuvenated. It's remarkable how a restful night can transform her entire outlook.