Ashes of Longing
"I could see it in your eyes that you were desperate to find the real killer."
"Thank you, Detective Taylor."
One month later, Aidan was executed. He died in prison.
I submitted my resignation to Ravenshire State Medical Center. Then I returned to Ashford Hollow, held a funeral for Aidan, and buried his ashes.
After I went back to Ravenshire, I threw everything in my house that belonged to my mother into the trash.
Once everything was cleared out, I sold the house. Then I left the country and began a new life.
The following spring, I received an email from Detective Taylor. Attached was a letter my mother had written in prison. Her handwriting was neater than I expected.
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