Lily didn't know how to answer the question. She had already become human and could go home, but she didn't dare to set the final date herself. If I name a specific time, my days in this plane will start counting down.
"Don't dwell on it. Nothing stays the same forever," Linda said, feeling she'd said enough as she stood up and walked toward the door. "Charles has made his intentions clear—he wants you to go back to your world. Waiting any longer won't change anything."
Seeing how conflicted Lily looked, Grace said gently, "Don't rush. Take your time. Nobody's pressuring you to decide." As close friends, Lily had long since told Grace everything about her situation.
"I know what Mr. Charles means; he wants me to go back. But did he forget our promise? He said that when I became human, he would… instead, he just left." A hint of grievance crept into Lily's voice. She felt abandoned.
