SECRET BEYOND THE HILLS

to the kitchen where the sisters were busy preparing breakfa

ing their meal, renee and mora took care of the dirty dishes and tidied up the

hour amplifying their anxiety. Then, a small wagon,

trailing behind her. mora and renee struggled to mai

each other. As Donna settled into the wagon, the wagoner assisted

your trip!" mora managed to say, while rene

ded from sight, lea

olded, but renee sprinted inside

the road to the castle on the hill. She found solace under the red cedar tree, but the

g for renee . When her sobbing sister returned, mora yelled at h

d gone. Spotting a wagon approaching, she widened her eyes, w

d wagon. Perplexed, mora watched as it stopped in front of

legs ache from the rocky road; it's unbearable." The wagoner clarified that

ng her with a back rub. renee ran out, hugging

or more than an hour, and you

he situation, inquired,

defeated, "Continue th

r adventure was about to begin. Donna instr

told mora, "What are you waiti

willing, Aunt!" and rushed inside t

mora emerged with her bundle. Handing back the pouch of coins, she said

last time, turning to renee with a final

e, doubting her decision. renee 's eager embrace made Don

aunt might change her mind. Donna final

ouse, renee and Donna waved at her, feeling a mix of emotions. renee wi

g until the wagon disappeared from sight. Donna and renee ,