Summary
After awakening inside the pages of a cherished story, I discovered I had become the tale’s most despised character—the wicked aunt who mistreats the young hero. Aware his departure was imminent, I vowed to treat him with sincere affection until that moment. Yet when the long-awaited invitation to remove him finally arrived, the child refused to let go, tearfully calling me “Mother.” Now, I’m completely at a loss, unsure how my straightforward attempt at redemption transformed into this surprising and deeply emotional bond.