WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

PARIS

ONE WEEK LATER

Like a dream, my life suddenly turned around. I still could not believe I had gotten a new father and mother. I stayed at the hospital during the time they worked out my adoption papers.

I was skeptical about everything at first, but then I wondered; what did I have to lose? I was someone who had already given up on life and almost committed suicide. What could be worse than that?

I had also looked up my new family and most of what I had heard from them was what I saw on the internet. Mrs. Lawson was very sweet and kind. She visited me every day and made sure I ate and slept properly while at the hospital.

The doctor explained my health condition and Mrs. Lawson assured me that everything would be fine. As I was being driven home, I looked at both of them from the back where I sat and wondered; how could such kind people exist?

When we arrived at their mansion, they led me into the house. I was surprised to see a small crowd, waiting to welcome me into their famil