Life had been harsh since she left him, a decision born out of desperation and circumstances she couldn’t control. Margaret had hoped Daniel’s father would provide him with a better life than she ever could. She had watched from afar as he grew, her heart swelling with pride at his successes, yet breaking with each step she took further away from him.

The next morning, Daniel found himself back at the market, driven by an unseen force. He moved through the throngs of people, his eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of the woman who had haunted his dreams. When he reached the corner where she had been, he found only an empty space and a handful of scattered coins.