Those terrifying rumors have become promotional pictures for the place; gone is the desolation of the past, replaced by bustling crowds, so lively that there are even guided tours specifically for visiting here.
The crowd is noisy, discussing the rumors they heard along the way.
Someone brings up the story of the "siblings" from a century ago.
The tour guide vividly recounts the exaggerated tale, how thrilling and perilous it was.
Wayne Lane just offers a faint smile, walks past the crowd, and stays in the very room Hannah used to live in.
Most of the room's arrangements are the same as in the past, with bricks still sealing the window. Except for a few details, everything endeavors to restore its former appearance.
But, in the end, something is still different.
Bitterness and nostalgia intertwine in his downcast eyes, only he continues to cherish those missed memories.
If only he had been braver back then...
But there are no what-ifs anymore.
