Frightened and confused, Janey hadnât remembered to tell Raegan about the incident even after they returned home.
A mix of surprise and shock washed over Raegan.
Back then, she had consumed by worries at the sight of Janey collapsing on the floor and crying, oblivious to what truly unfolded.
But in retrospect, Raegan realized that from where she stood then, she wouldnât have been able to see the full picture.
So, she had misunderstood Mitchel.
Raegan wrestled with a surge of conflicting emotions.
Believing that Mitchel had hurt Janey, she had decided to sever ties with him.
But now, it turned out to be a misunderstanding!
Unable to decipher Raeganâs expression, Janey thought Raegan was upset with her.
She reached out, entwining her fingers with Raeganâs, and whispered, âMommy, please donât be mad at me, okay?â
Snapping out of her reverie, Raegan gently clasped Janeyâs hand and murmured, âIâm not mad at you, sweetheart.
Iâm just thinking about how I mistakenly blamed Mitchel.
â
âThen will you say sorry to Mitchel?â Janey asked innocently.
Since childhood, sheâd been taught the importance of apologizing when wrong.
Raegan nodded, though torn.
âIâll find the right time to apologize.
â
âAfter you do that, Iâll join you in disliking Mitchel,â Janey declared, her little fist clenched in solidarity.
âAfter all, he just tossed your soup away like that.
â
Raegan couldnât help but be amused by Janey.
The chill that had settled over Raeganâs emotions all day began to thaw, stirred by Janeyâs maturity beyond her years.
Raegan felt that it was the right time to have another serious conversation with Janey.
âJaney, I have something to tell you.
â
âWhat is it?â
âWellâ¦â Raegan cleared her throat, feeling a hint of nerves creeping in.
âI have two little babies growing in my tummy.
â
Janey looked puzzled.
âIn your tummy?â She was still too young to fully grasp the concept of pregnancy.
Suddenly, Janey sat up, lifted Raeganâs shirt, and began searching.
âMommy, whereâs the babies hiding? I canât see them.
â
Raegan chuckled, unable to contain her amusement.
âJaney, the babies are still just tiny embryos, snug inside my tummy.
Thatâs why you canât see them.
â
Janey blinked curiously.
âAre they tiny, like I was when I was a baby?â
âYes,â Raegan replied and then proceeded to describe the journey from pregnancy to birth.
Janey seemed to finally comprehend the concept.
âSo the babies are tiny right now, just the size of an egg.
â
Raegan affirmed with a nod, âExactly.
â
Then, Raegan asked the most important question, âJaney, do you think youâll like them?â
Janey pondered for a moment before cautiously asking, âDo you like them, mommy?â