In Love, Never Say Never

After taking our seats, Summer explained that Ashton was the one who arranged for them to return to the country. They had originally planned to come back with the elders, but due to having other plans, they arrived earlier but Ashton didn’t tell me because he wanted to give me a surprise.

I had to admit, he achieved his goal.

I wanted to thank him properly, but Summer clung to me and prattled on, “Mommy, do you know? I feel like I’m the happiest person in the world now. Mr. Cress said that you were sick like me too and went to a place where no one could find you. Dad couldn’t handle your departure, that’s why he left us. I was sad for a very long time but believed that you’d come back someday. And now you have! I knew that you would never abandon Audrey and me.”

As Summer spoke, she clung to me like she used to when she was younger, making her look like an overgrown child.

My lips curved into a smile and I gently rubbed the crown of her head with mixed emotions in my heart.

Perhaps to Summer, the “truth” that everyone so carefully maintained around her had become the best part of her life.

As long as the lie was built out of love and belief, it could protect a child’s growth.

grown up into a cheerful person and was especially fond of

because upon entering the private room,

was divided. My side was a lively long-lost reunion, while John and Ashton’s was

Gregory. “Hey Greg, do you remember me?

shook his head. “No, but I’ll remember

in right then with an expectant look on her face. “Summer, did you miss

Summer answered without missing a beat, then pinched Audrey’s chubby cheek before turning back to tease Gregory. “Greg, you’re so cute. I’m sure there are plenty of girls who give you love letters in school, huh? How many have you received?

for a moment before speaking. “I don’t like

open-minded environment after all. Hence, she smirked and continued probing, “Do you mean you like

are too noisy. I don’t like all of

then. She froze for a moment as astonishment flashed across her face. Then, amusement filled her eyes,

of his feelings, Summer