On the vast meadow, grass swayed softly in the breeze.

  A small tombstone stood alone, its base surrounded by cakes, candies, and a colorful pinwheel.

  Yet despite the wind, the pinwheel did not spin.

  …

  A woman knelt before the grave.

  Her expression was distant.

  Long strands of golden hair fluttered lightly around her face.

  …

  Her teeth clenched.

  Her face twisted—

  and she broke down.

  “I’m sorry…”

  Tears streamed freely as she clutched the small tombstone.

  “I broke my promise. I’m so sorry…”

  Her voice cracked as she sobbed, arms wrapping around the stone as if it could answer her.

  “I can’t bear it anymore…

  please forgive me…”

  Her hands trembled as she stroked the surface again and again.

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  “Haimer, you were so brave,”

  she said through tears, forcing a fragile smile.

  “Even braver than Mommy…”

  “You didn’t—shed a single tear.”

  “You even—left Mommy a smile…”

  Her smile collapsed.

  “Son… why did you leave me so soon?!”

  She clung to the tombstone, sobbing uncontrollably.

  “Don’t leave me…”

  “I can’t take it!”

  Her cries echoed across the graveyard.

  …

  Sniffling, she turned toward the plate of food.

  Her fingers brushed the rim.

  “That’s your favorite,” she said softly, smiling through tears.

  “Mom—Mom made it with all my heart”

  Her voice wavered.

  “I just wanted…”

  “…to eat one last meal with Haimer…”

  The pinwheel stirred—

  turning slightly.

  Then stopped.

  The woman froze.

  She dropped to the ground, pressing her cheek to the earth like a child who had found something precious.

  “Haimer…?”

  “Are you here?”

  The pinwheel turned again.

  Just a little.

  Her eyes widened—

  then softened.

  “Haimer…”

  “Mommy’s coming soon.”

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