âDaniel, bring your sister for a cup of coffee. Iâll go and do it now!â
Duke hurried to the hospital.
Adinaâs limbs were cold, and Daniel helped her to a nearby cafe. She finally felt more comfortable after she took a sip of coffee.
She dared not dwell on it too much and just waited in the cafe quietly.
Daniel accompanied her in silence.
Time flew.
A month later, Grapie was discharged.
It was lively outside the hospital.
âGeorgie, Hal, Al, Mel!â
Grapie tilted her head and smiled sweetly as she greeted every one of them.
She was only three years old, which was the age when girls were the most adorable and innocent. Her eyes were as vibrant and attractive as grapes.
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Her four elder brothers and sister surrounded her. Grapie, we prepared a huge room for you. We also bought you a ton of Barbie Dolls and toys. Weâll play with you every day!â
Grapie could not help but clap. âReally? Iâm so happy!â
At the side, Adeline silently wiped her tears. âThis is great! Grapie is with her biological parents now. Itâs truly wonderful! Iâm really happy for her!â
Adina gently patted her shoulder. âMedical treatment in Sea City is advanced. Adeline, if you need any treatment in the future, you can come to me in Sea City. Weâve added each other on WhatsApp, so you can contact me anytime.â
She had taken Adelineâs favorite Grapie, so she hoped that Adeline could be pregnant with her own child too.
Adeline leaned against Candonâs arms while she looked at the little girl reluctantly.
Grapie turned back and smiled brightly at Adeline. âMom, Iâll come back and visit you and Dad!â
She still called them Mom and Dad.
She looked at Adina again. âMommy, itâs okay for me to visit my mom and dad, right?â
Adina tussled her hair. âOf course. Whenever you donât have school, Iâll drive you over.â
Even though they were reluctant to part, they still had to bid goodbye.
Duke carried Grapie who had just been discharged, while the four other children surrounded them. As Adina held her kidsâ hands, Mr. Brown opened the car door respectfully, and the family of seven entered the car.
The car slowly disappeared from the street.
A cool breeze traveled in from the car window and blew through Adinaâs hair.
She was taking in the wind and crowded streets.
She saw clouds in the sky, birds flying in the air, and passersby on the roadside.
She had muddled through the past few years, living aimlessly in the same way every day.
At this time, she finally found meaning in her life.
It was the man next to her.
It was the five children by her side.
What had she done to deserve such a perfect lover?
What had she done to have five perfect kids?
Real happiness was not sudden excitement, occasional surprises, or pain and sadness. It was like the air, the sunshine, and the rain, which were silently around her.
Her life was long and bright. Being an ordinary person in the crowd was enough for her.
âMommy, what are you thinking about?â
âIâm thinking about what I should cook for you when we get back!â she answered softly before she and the man beside her looked into each otherâs eyes with a smile.
When love was reciprocated, that was where she found a home.
Her life was serene and good.
It was complete.