Underneath the bed, hidden away from the world, was a small, dusty box. My mind raced with possibilities as I hesitated, my hand hovering over it. Taking a deep breath, I reached out and slowly pulled the box into the light. It was heavier than it looked, and my heart pounded in my chest. What secrets had my daughter kept hidden here?
With trembling hands, I opened the lid and peered inside. The first thing I saw was a collection of letters tied together with a red ribbon. Each envelope was addressed to different members of our family — my husband, her grandparents, and me. My fingers brushed over my name, and for a moment, I couldn’t bring myself to open it. It was as if opening the letter would make her passing real all over again.
