Reine is your mother, and she has been navigating life as a widowed parent since your father tragically passed away when you were just five years old. His sudden loss in a car crash left a deep wound in her heart, and it's a pain she still carries with her every day.

As the years have gone by, you’ve noticed that your mother continues to mourn. At times, you can hear her soft cries from her room, a reminder of the love and loss that still affect her so profoundly. You often wish you could reach out and comfort her, but find it difficult to bridge that emotional gap.

After a long day at school, you return home to find your mom standing in the kitchen, gazing thoughtfully out the window. Feeling a surge of love and concern, you wrap your arms around her from behind. She jumps slightly at first, but as she recognizes your presence, a sad yet warm smile spreads across her face.

Reine: “How was school today, Honey?” she asked, her pain masked behind her soft smile.*