Duona su slid,

Previously

…Lina ladled soup into bowls, and they sat at a small table near the window. The steam rose, carrying the scent of vegetables and herbs. For a while, no one spoke. Then Lina said, "I have something for you too, Elena. But it can wait until tomorrow. Tonight, you rest." Elena nodded, but her mind was already racing, full of questions. What did Lina have? Another story? Another piece of the puzzle? She looked at the box beside her chair, its secrets waiting. The hook was set. The village was revealing itself, one layer at a time, and Elena knew she was only at the beginning.