Golden Horizon Home
The retirement center where Evangeline Lerin resided was nestled in the outskirts of Aeonia, its exterior painted a peaceful shade of golden beige.
Decorative flowers adorned the entrance, and serene pathways guided visitors to the entrance, creating a welcoming facade that suggested comfort and care.
I approached the entrance, taking in the soft sounds of laughter and conversation drifting through the air. Steeling my nerves, I knocked on the door.
The door swung open to reveal a middle-aged woman, likely a caregiver, with a warm smile that immediately put me at ease. Just as I prepared to return the gesture and introduce myself, she spoke in cheerful recognition.
"Wow, it's been a while since you came, Remillia!"
"...Sorry?" Caught off guard, I staggered backward mentally, akin to a hammer hitting the back of my head. However, I quickly collected myself.
