Final Reunion

When Taya opened her eyes again, the dazzling sunlight outside the window slowly shone in through the French windows. She turned her eyes and looked around. It was warm but strange. When she was wondering where she was, the door was pushed open, and Harper came in with warm water. “Taya, you’re awake.” When Taya saw that it was Harper, she guessed that it was Harper’s new home. Taya struggled to get up from the bed. “Don’t move. Just lie down…” After putting the water aside, Harper helped Taya lean against the headboard, but did not let her get out of bed. “I asked a doctor to look a you. He said that you fainted because you were too upset…” Taya forced a gentle smile. “Thank you, Harper.” Harper raised her hand and tucked the messy hair on Taya’s forehead behind her ear. Harper said gently, “Silly girl, don’t be so polite. This is what I should do as an elder sister. After all, taking care of you is my duty since I was a child…” The long-lost heartwarming words and actions warmed Tay