My Mommy’s Brave Heart

Adina always addressed Mabel as Mrs. Winters. Today, she took the initiative to call her” Mother”.

Mabel felt as if a huge weight was off her heart.

If Duke and Adina accepted her as their mother, it meant that they had forgiven the past.

“Oh… Addy, don’t you worry. Leave your children with me. I will take care of them,” she said happily

“Mommy, I don’t want to live away from you!” Harold lunged at Adina and wrapped his arms around her neck. He cried, “Mommy, I want to stay with you. Please, I beg you!” Melody tugged on Adina’s sleeve and said, “Mommy, I’ve never lived away from you. Please don’t move out… please!” Even though George and Alden were quiet, it was clear that they shared their sibling’s wish. They looked very reluctant.

Alden, especially, looked hesitant. He and Melody had never been away from their mother. Even when Adina was at her busiest, she had taken them along with her.

seemed fine for now. He knew that the situation there wasn’t as grave for her

had come up with that excuse because his mother and father wanted some private and intimate time together. If that was the case, everything made sense. “Mommy will come home every day to visit you.” Adina stroked her children’s head. “Let’s go up.

you too!” said Melody. “I will be a good girl. I will listen to everything you say. I won’t be naughty.

wanted to sort out her problem and live in peace with

within a month. But if

gentle smile. ” As soon as I finish my work, I’ll move back home. It’s only for a month. You won’t even notice how it will pass by.” “Mommy, I love you too.” Harold drew close to her. He was very reluctant

tugged on Adina’s sleeve. “Mommy, I love you

faded into a buzzing background

knew this feeling. It was