Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! 🌟
Yes, the idea of escaping in a hot air balloon symbolizes how desperately she longed for peace and silence — a moment to reconnect with herself. Sometimes, the noise of the world becomes louder than our own heartbeat, and all we want is to rise above it, even just for a little while.
I'm really glad the story made you reflect — that means a lot to me!