Caressing her wrinkled hand, I chuckled, with tears streaming down my cheeks. "I can't believe I have finally seen you and Adaira. I have planned on reaching out to you for years, but I was hesitant because I thought you'd still be mad at me and hate me. I'm so sorry, Mom."
"Oh, dear. Come here." Pulling me towards her chest, I sniffed. "Shh...shh. It's alright. I should be the one apologizing for not standing up for both you and Adaira. I was so scared and weak that night. I don't think I deserve to be called 'Mom'."
Her voice broke, and I heard her start sobbing again. Adaira, on the other hand, is on the other side of the bed, also sniffing.
"That's not true," I said, dabbing at my tears with the back of my hand. "Adaira and I witnessed how you worked hard to defend us. What wasn't w
