FINDING ELENA
she added with a teary smile.
Her phone rang. She saw the caller ID and exhaled.
“Your ride is here.”
Elena nodded.
Julia adjusted the woolen scarf around her neck. “Let's go.”
Every step felt heavier than the last, but Elena kept moving, allowing Julia to guide her.
Lucas stood tall beside the car, wearing a dark coat.
“Lucas will take you from here,” Julia said.
“Hello Lucas,” Elena greeted.
“Hello Ma'am,” he said, dipping his head respectfully.