59. Her family's back

"Faith," the old man's voice trembled as he nodded, tears welling up in his eyes. "Yes, my dear, we named you Faith. We never thought we would see you again."

The room was engulfed in a heavy silence, broken only by the sound of sobs and sniffles from the reunited family. Faith couldn't believe her eyes or ears. Her heart pounded in her chest, emotions swirling within her like a storm. It was as if time had stopped, and she found herself transported back to a past she had long buried.

She reached out a trembling hand, almost afraid that the figures in front of her would disappear like a mirage. The years of separation, the void that had consumed her soul, all seemed to melt away in that moment. It was an overwhelming mix of joy, disbelief, and a touch of bitterness.

Tears streamed down Faith's cheeks as she crawled forward, her movements shaky, until she was within arm's reach of her parents. She took a deep breath, the air catching in her throat, and then threw herself into their wai