ALVAH Throughout my flight home, a single thought consumed my mind: 'Was it worth it? Would I finally get the answers I so desperately crave, or would I once again face another disappointment or dead end?' It wasn't my first time seeking these answers, so why do I anticipate a different outcome this time? Would he acknowledge my presence? Would he grant me his attention? Should I be expecting some answers? Deep down, I recognized the pointlessness of my expectations. I knew he wouldn't care about me or my problems, yet I felt compelled to make one last attempt. I couldn't return to Almond without an answer; I owed her every possible answer I could get. I had promised her my return, vowing to claim her as mine and to support her through the challenges she faced, aware that the road ahead