GRANDMOTHER'S PAST

As soon as both grandmother and granddaughter were refreshed after their sentimental reconciliation, Madame Lin told them her story.

"I admit of my mistake and even though they have ostracized me and banned me from Terra, I still believe that Terra is the best place to live. So I left your mother here. It was already too late when I learned about what happened to her."

Her voice quivered as she mentioned Zoe's mother. She drew in a deep breath so she could continue in sharing her tale.

"I tried to sneak into the outskirts of Terra. And that is where we met in the boat." She gave a tepid smile to Zoe as she was still holding her hand. 

Zoe smiled back at her as she was still elated that she has met her over and over again even without her knowledge of who she was. And she was able to help her somehow.

"But where were you after that? Did they catch you then and bring you to the dungeons?" Zoe asked her in a concerned tone.