Chapter 277

Time ticked by, and Aurora gradually felt drowsy. Her gaze shifted, soon landing on the bag Helena had given her earlier in the evening. She picked it up, opened it, and took out the silk banner and a few letters. Unfolding one of them, she was met with a page of words that were clearly written by a child. "Dear Aurora, hello! I've had my eye surgery. They always told me I wouldn't be able to see, but I could always see the most beautiful ray of light—and you were standing right in it. Thank you for giving me the courage to break through the darkness and finally see the bright world for real. "All of us at the orphanage miss you dearly. In this vast world, receiving the light you've given us is the greatest gift heaven could've bestowed upon us. I hope you'll always be happy. Love, Corey." Aurora's eyes lingered on the letter for a long time before she took a slow breath and carefully put it away. The room was quiet, with the only occasional sound coming from Owen flipping through