or her. The table was set with fine china and crystal glasses, and the aroma of a

to the city. She was hesitated at first, unsure of how much to reveal. But Mrs. Thompson

ge is doing roaming the streets all alone in a city where you know nobody?" she asked, her

on to run away, and her struggles to make a new life for herself in the city. Mrs.

a brave young woman, Emily," she said. "But you don't have to face everything

"Now, dear, what are your plans for the future?" she asked, her eyes sparkling

to attend university and get a good education," she said, her voice filled with det

encouragement. "That's a wonderful goal, Emily," s

d finally found someone who believed in her and was willing to help her achieve

ving alone in this big mansion with helpers? Where are your children?" She couldn't h

up and living abroad," she said. "They're pursuing their own careers and buil

to my home country because I missed it dearly. I missed the culture, the food, and most of all, m

untry. She admired her strength and independence, living alone in such

able and wash the plates. Mrs. Thompson smiled, appreciating her

ren. "I have three kids, two girls and a boy," she said. "Amanda and Sophy are

en. "Amanda is a doctor, Sophy is a lawyer, and Leo is an engineer

son's stories. She asked questions and showed genuine int

d Mrs. Thompson. She appreciated the older woman's kindness a