He had made friends at the local kindergarten and seemed brighter than before. Sometimes he would ask about his grandmother, but Emily explained, she lives far away, so we can’t see her for a while. Mommy, when can we visit daddy’s grave? Jacob suddenly asked.
Emily was momentarily at a loss for words. Michael’s grave was in Boston, and they couldn’t easily visit it. However, she wanted to cherish her son’s feelings toward his father.
We’ll definitely go someday. Daddy is happy that we’re living healthily. A few days later, Emily found an article about Boston in the local newspaper.
Sophia and David’s marriage had broken down in just two months. According to the article, David’s investment fraud had been discovered, and he was being sued by multiple investors. Right after the wedding, Sophia had learned the truth and immediately started divorce proceedings.
Emily read the article with mixed feelings. Her anger toward her sister remained, but at the same time, she thought that perhaps she too had been a victim. However, she had no intention of making contact.
Another article also reported that her mother Margaret was living alone. Neighbors said, she’s looked very lonely lately. Estranged from Sophia and unable to see her beloved grandson, she was probably feeling the weight of her choices.
Emily folded the newspaper. The future with her son was more important than sympathy for the past. In the evening, while Jacob was playing with other children at the park, Emily was talking with a young mother sitting on the next bench.
Your son is very bright, the woman said. He became friends with my daughter right away. Thank you.
Actually, we just moved here recently. I see. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Everyone in this town is kind. Emily felt warmth. It was different from the glamorous social circles of Boston, but here there were genuine human relationships.
That night, after putting Jacob to bed, Emily stood by the window looking up at the night sky. It was a quiet town where the stars could be seen clearly. Michael, we’re okay, she spoke to her late husband in her heart.
Jacob is growing up healthy too. True family isn’t about blood ties, but about caring for each other. The next morning, Jacob said at the breakfast table, Mommy, I’m happiest when I’m with you.
Emily hugged her son. Me too, Jacob. We’re a small but very strong family.
She had lost her wealthy life in Boston, but Emily didn’t regret it. She had found real happiness that money couldn’t buy, together with her son. And she was confident that no matter what difficulties lay ahead, the two of them could overcome them together.
In the new town, a new life was beginning. Every day of building true family bonds while overcoming the pain of the past was there.