"Okay, it's a promise!"

"It's a deal!"

"Cross my heart and hope to die!"

The two made a pinky promise, as if sorrow was far behind them.

At nightfall, Selena was alone in the bedroom and the moon outside was once again a round shining orb. She walked to the window and stared at the huge moon from the window. The bright moon reminded her of better days with her family.

Alas, her family could never be reunited again.

As she watched the moon, she felt as if she could trace Pierre's face on the round surface. There were tears in her smile as she hastily retrieved the ultrasound report from her bag. "Pierre, do you see this? This is our child. He's still very small, but don't worry. I will do my best to raise him well, so that he can grow up to be healthy and happy with the other three." That was Selena's responsibility and her mission.

A knock sounded on the door, prompting her to keep the ultrasound report away. "Come in."

Joaquin poked his head in. "Mommy."

"What's wrong, Jojo?"

noticed that

that I miss your

cards that Daddy left

stack of cards

which

"Thank you, Jojo."

gave her a smile before he cupped her face to plant a soft kiss

good sons. I have to continue

you. I still have Jamie as well as

possible." Joaquin hated the fact that he was still a child and that he was powerless to

gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Don't be anxious

She sat on the bed and looked at the small cards one by

still contained Pierre's familiar handwritings and

This is my 88th day of being a monk." The drawing had depicted a

couldn't help

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