Dear Attorney

Dear Attorney Part V

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From: Wakim

We're getting close to the cafe. How is she doing?

I typed my response to Wakim and then turned to face the little girl sitting next to me. She seemed to notice my gaze and returned it with a cheeky smile on her face.

"When will they arrive, Tata?" With a small voice, she asked.

"They were almost here, sweetie," I replied.

She then directed her attention to her doll. As she was playing, I couldn't help but reminisce about everything that had happened.

It has been two years since I received that letter. When my secretary called to say that someone named Solene was in my office, I was in the middle of a meeting with a client. As soon as the meeting was finished, I went straight to the office.

Instead of Solene, I found a familiar little girl sleeping on the couch when I arrived. I called my secretary, who was taken aback when she saw the little girl lying on the sofa. I asked my secretary where Solene was. She said she had no idea, but the woman had left a letter and a flash drive for me. I told her to look after the little girl while I went to my table. I took a seat and began reading the letter.

That day, I recall hugging Meira and crying. With the guilt and remorse I'm feeling, I was able to imprison Solene's foster parents. The case was processed quickly thanks to her letter and flash drive. She gave me her location a day after she disappeared, and I quickly arranged the things needed for her welfare. The court also allowed me to take Meira's custody as for Solene's request.

She was so strong. No one believed her, but she endured and fought life for Meira. I didn't let those hardships go to waste. I treated Meira as my daughter, my wife wished to adopt her but I declined, knowing that someday, Solene would return to take her light back.

My train of thoughts was interrupted when Meira touched my hand. I looked at her but her gaze was in front of us.

"Attorney DeAngelo," Wakim called me.

I stood to my feet to greet them. My attention was drawn to the woman standing next to him. Looking at Meira, she was teary-eyed. I smiled and called her.

"How are you, Solene?" I said. "Please have a seat."

We sat down but were engulfed by silence. I chuckled because no one else was saying something. Meira was looking at me when I glanced at her.

She gestured for me to go near her as she was about to whisper something.

"Tata, she's so pretty! She's the one you're talking about right?" She spoke softly, attempting to lower down her voice.

I know they heard it because I saw Solene shedding tears as Wakim tried to console her. I called the waiter for our order. I started speaking after the order was taken.

"Let me get right to the point. As I told Wakim, the papers are being processed, and since Meira can be considered a foster child, you can adopt her since you're an adult and you have met the standard qualifications." I explained myself.

Solene  reached for my hand. "I don't know how to express my gratitude for all that you have done, but I want you to know that I'm thankful to God for giving me with people like you to trust."

I only gave her a gentle smile. The meal arrived a few minutes later, and the mood was lifted when Meira became lively and playful upon seeing the food.

Solene approached me with a white sleek envelope while I was eating my meal.

I looked at her before opening the envelope. My lips automatically smile the moment I read the paper.