Chapter 14

Mother's Advice

“I feel like I am always alone in this world. As if I am thirsty and looking for their love. I really miss them. If they were just alive, maybe I would be the happiest woman in the world. But no. It was so hard to trust someone. Because the people who were my parents disappointed me and left me... Then here you are now. All people around me thought— I was brave, that I was brave as always. But what you just don’t know, I’m very weak. I'm just trying to be steady. Because I don't want to get hurt and just always cry.”

With great pity, I hugged Tamara. “Hush, baby, that’s enough. I don't want to see you crying.” I caressed her back tenderly. “Please, stop your tears now. I'm just here. I don't either promise, but I'll always be here by your side. Expect me to make you happy and love you as much as possible. I won’t leave you nor hurt you, babe. Please stop crying now,” I whispered.

I let her cry and cry in my chest. Until she stopped and faced me.

“You should be thankful