Autism Isn't A Setback : A Connection Stronger than Blood

In Atlanta lived a beautiful young woman named Lisa. She lived with her widowed father,
James, in a modest apartment. It was small and simple, not luxurious, but comfortable and
pleasant. They were neither rich nor poor, but belonged to a family that was slightly above
middle class, able to meet their needs and wants while still saving a little for the future.
Lisa worked as a Customer Support Executive at an IT company. Sitting next to her desk
was her colleague, David. They worked well together, often focusing on their tasks while
sharing jokes and laughter throughout the day. For the past two years, David had secretly
admired Lisa and had developed feelings for her, though he had never gathered the courage
to confess them.
One day, a new employee joined the company. His name was Richard, an IT Engineer who
was handsome, humble, and down-to-earth. He had a warm smile that could easily make
anyone fall for him.
Feeling insecure about Richard's arrival and afraid of losing his chance with Lisa, David
decided it was finally time to confess his feelings and ask her to be in a relationship with him.
Later that day, David called Lisa and said, "Hey Lisa, it's actually my birthday today. I'd like
to treat you to dinner. Would you be able to join me this evening?"
Lisa smiled and replied, "Sure, I'd love to. Send me the location, and I'll meet you there."

David shared the address, and Lisa arrived at the restaurant. They ordered their favourite
dishes, and after dinner, David handed her a bouquet of roses and a beautiful diamond ring
before proposing to her.
Lisa was surprised. "I'm not ready for a relationship yet," she said softly.
David looked disappointed after hearing her response.
Lisa continued, "I want a relationship where I feel protected, where it feels as though we are
connected by an invisible thread. It should happen naturally. All these years, I have never felt
that kind of connection with anyone."
David replied, "But we are already friends. Why don't we date for a while so that you can
understand me better?"
"I need some time to think about it, David," Lisa replied.
"Take your time," David said with a smile. "I'll wait for you."
Over the next few days, David constantly stayed close to Lisa. Wherever she went, he
seemed to be there too, which made her feel slightly uncomfortable. However, she

convinced herself that perhaps this was simply because he loved her deeply. She thought he
might become the caring and protective husband she had always dreamed of.
A few days later, Lisa called David and said, "David, I've given this a lot of thought. I think I
love you too, and I believe you can make me happy."
David smiled with joy, took her hand, and slipped the same ring onto her finger that she had
refused at the restaurant.
The first few months of their relationship were wonderful. David was deeply in love with her.
He took selfies with Lisa, framed their pictures, and hung them in his house. They spent
hours talking on the phone, visited many places together, and even went on vacations.
Everything felt perfect.
Until one day, a new employee joined the company.
Her name was Angelina. She was tall, attractive, and fashionable. Her style of dressing was
more suited for parties than an office environment, and she naturally attracted a great deal of
attention from the men around her.
Angelina soon became friends with both David and Lisa.
Lisa felt slightly possessive when she saw them becoming close, but she trusted David
completely and pushed those thoughts aside.
A few days later, Lisa began noticing changes in David's behavior. Whenever she called him,
his phone was often busy or unanswered. She started feeling suspicious and wanted to ask
him about it.
At that moment, someone tapped her on the shoulder.
It was David.
"David, I've called you so many times. Why didn't you answer?" Lisa asked.
"I was planning a surprise for you," he replied with a smile. "Here, this is for you."
He handed her a beautifully handmade dress.
The gift was so thoughtful that Lisa immediately loved it without giving much thought to her
earlier concerns.
"I have to go now," David said. "I just came to see you."
"Where are you going?" Lisa asked.
"My friend's company is having an inauguration ceremony today, and I need to attend it."
"Okay, see you soon," Lisa replied as she hugged him goodbye.

Three hours later, Lisa received a call from her childhood friend, Susan. Susan had finally
managed to get Lisa's number after a lot of effort and wanted to meet her.
Susan invited Lisa to a party that was happening that evening and sent her the location.
At first, Lisa declined, saying she had personal matters to attend to.
However, Susan replied, "I'm flying to Malaysia tomorrow for a project and won't be back for
another year."
Hearing this, Lisa agreed to come.
She was delighted to see her old school friend again. They hugged warmly, ordered food
and drinks, and laughed as they shared stories about all the mischievous things they had
done during their childhood.
After laughing together for a long time, Susan asked, "So, are you still single, Lisa?"
Lisa smiled and replied, "No, actually. I have a handsome boyfriend named David. He's my
colleague, and I've known him for the last two years."
"That's so sweet," Susan replied.
"It looks like we've finished this bottle of wine. Let me order another one," Susan said as she
walked away.
While waiting for her friend to return, Lisa accidentally turned around and saw something that
left her frozen in shock.
She saw a familiar face.
It was David.

And he was standing very close to Angelina.

Lisa's face filled with disappointment and betrayal as she realised what she was seeing.

Lisa removed her mask of anger and walked straight toward David. She screamed at him for
cheating on her. David was in shock. His voice was trembling as he said, “I’m sorry. This is
my first time. Please forgive me. It was not intentional.”
“What do you mean by not intentional, David?” Lisa asked angrily.
“I’m sorry. Please forgive me this time,” David pleaded.
Lisa was so furious that she removed her ring and threw it at his face.
“I’m breaking up with you. It’s over,” Lisa said.
She went home and told James everything that had happened. James was furious after
learning that David had betrayed his daughter. He comforted Lisa and told her that she
would soon meet someone who truly deserved her.
Lisa cried and said, “I always wanted a perfect husband and a child. I wanted to create a
beautiful family where we could all live together. Mom left me the day I was born. Ever since
that day, you were the one who raised me. We had no one to call family, no relatives or
siblings. My biggest wish was to create a loving family where we could stay united and
support each other. That was my only intention in seeking a relationship. Why did this
happen to me?”
Lisa shouted with pain in her voice.
“I understand, dear,” James replied. “God saved you. You discovered his true nature before
it was too late. The universe will send the right person to you at the right time.”
Lisa nodded and wiped away her tears.
She stopped going to work for three days. Eventually, she decided to return because staying
at home was making her feel even more restless.

When she returned, David came to her and begged for forgiveness. Lisa refused to accept
his apology. David was not ready to accept his mistake. Instead, he believed that everything
was Lisa’s fault because she had left him. He never took responsibility for what he had done
with the new staff member, Angelina.
Lisa approached the management and requested a desk change because David was making
it difficult for her to work. The management agreed and moved her desk.

From her new place, she could see Richard’s open cabin.
“Hello, Lisa,” Richard greeted her.
“Hello, Richard,” she replied.
She continued working as usual, but she started meeting Richard more often. Richard looked
at her with admiration, but Lisa was completely unaware of his feelings.
One day, while Lisa and Richard were discussing their daily lives, the conversation turned
toward family, relationships, and children.
“I want to have my own family someday,” Lisa said. “I want a good husband and a perfect
child. I want to raise a healthy and beautiful child who grows up to be kind and loving. I want
to give her all the love I have. Having a daughter and building a family is my biggest dream.”
Richard immediately replied, “I would like to be a part of your world. I want to be the perfect
partner for my wife. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Would you allow me to join
your world?”
Lisa smiled and said, “Who would say no to a handsome and loving man like you?”
They started dating, and after only one week, James arranged an engagement ceremony for
them. They planned to get married the following year, and the wedding preparations began.
Richard wanted to buy some wedding outfits, so he decided to travel to New York. Lisa
accompanied him to the station, wished him a safe journey, and watched him leave.
While returning home, she noticed a beautiful little girl standing alone in the crowded station,
searching for her parents. The child was adorable, but she could not find them.
Lisa approached her and said, “Hello.”
The little girl smiled. That was the only response she gave. She did not speak. She just
stared at Lisa’s face continuously.

“She seems like she is trying to tell me something, but I don’t understand. She cannot even
complete a word,” Lisa thought. “Could she have autism?”
Lisa decided to bring the child home temporarily. When she arrived, she showed the girl to
James.
“Who is she?” James asked.
“I saw her at the station. It looked like she was lost, so I brought her here,” Lisa replied.
James looked concerned.
“Did you inform the police? Lisa, you cannot bring a child home just because she is lost. We
need to report this immediately.”

“We don’t know anything about her. How can you bring her straight here?” James asked.
Lisa looked down and replied, “I know, I understand. I was just worried about her and acted
without thinking. I’ll take a shower and then take her to the police station.”
“Okay,” James replied. He looked at the little girl and smiled. “But this child is so beautiful.
What is your name?”
The girl tried to speak, but she could not complete a word. She struggled to express herself
and remained silent.
James quickly understood that the child might have a developmental condition that affected
her ability to communicate.
“God created her so beautifully, but he has given her this challenge to face,” James said
softly.
Lisa looked at the child and smiled sadly. “Yeah, she is so adorable. Honestly, I don’t want to
send her away, but this is not legally right. I have to do what is best for her.”
Lisa drove to the police station with the child. She met the head officer and explained
everything that had happened.

The officer asked her to write a formal complaint and leave the child under their care. Lisa
wrote down every detail and handed over the child before leaving.
However, the moment she stepped outside the police station, she heard a loud cry.
It was the girl
Lisa immediately turned around and rushed back inside.
She saw the little girl crying desperately while two female officers were trying to comfort her
and take her inside. The moment the girl saw Lisa, she ran toward her and hugged her
tightly.
The officers tried to separate the child from Lisa, but she refused to let go. The situation
quickly became difficult to manage.
The head officer looked at Lisa and said, “This situation seems uncontrollable. It appears
that she does not feel comfortable staying with us. Would you be willing to take temporary
custody of this child? However, we will need some documents from you.”
Lisa immediately agreed.
At that moment, she did not love the girl yet. She only felt sympathy for her and wanted to
help.
She signed the temporary custody documents and submitted her identification details and
home address.
Lisa brought the child home and decided to name her “Nancy.”
She took Nancy to her room and allowed her to sleep beside her on the bed.
The next morning, Lisa woke up and realized that Nancy was not in the room.
She searched around the house and finally walked into the living room.
What she saw left her completely shocked.
Nancy had emptied two containers of talcum powder across the floor, making the entire area
slippery. She had also found Lisa’s new makeup palette. The colors were mixed together,
and the expensive makeup was ruined. There was red lipstick all over Nancy’s lips, cheeks,
and face.
Lisa stood there in disbelief.
“Nancy, come here. What have you done?” she asked.

She gently pulled Nancy closer and explained that she should not do something like this
again.
Although she felt frustrated, Lisa tried to remain patient because Nancy was still just a child.
She cleaned the entire mess and asked James to buy some clothes for Nancy because she
had nothing suitable to wear.
Lisa gave Nancy a bath and dressed her in the new clothes James had purchased.
Later, Lisa received a call from her manager asking about an important PowerPoint
presentation.
“I’ll submit it before 5 PM,” she promised.
She started working on the project while James looked after Nancy. He fed her breakfast and
lunch and spent time taking care of her.
By 4:30 PM, James became tired and wanted to rest.
“I’ll look after her now,” Lisa said.
She placed Nancy on the sofa, where the little girl sat quietly.
Lisa returned to her work.
After some time, she needed to use the bathroom, so she left her laptop on the table and
quickly walked away.
When she returned, her patience reached its limit.
Nancy was holding her laptop.
“Nancy, put my laptop down!” Lisa shouted.
But before Lisa could reach her, Nancy dropped it onto the floor.
Lisa immediately rushed forward and picked it up.
The laptop was damaged. She tried turning it on, but it would not work.
At that moment, anger took over her.
“I regretted bringing Nancy into my home. She had already caused so many problems, and
now my important work was at risk,” Lisa thought.
Feeling helpless, Lisa went to her friend’s house, borrowed a laptop, signed in with her
email, recovered her files, completed her presentation, and submitted it to her manager on
time.
After everything was finished, Lisa sat quietly and made a decision.

“I cannot continue taking care of Nancy,” she thought.
Later, she spoke to Richard about what happened.

“I need to inform the police. I don’t think I’m ready to take care of her anymore,” Lisa told
him.

“Take care of her anymore? She is a headache,” Lisa said.
Richard replied, “Okay, it’s your wish. I’ll be coming back in four days.”
“I miss you,” Lisa said.
“I miss you too,” Richard replied.

When the World Turned Against Lisa

The next day, Lisa went to work as usual. David saw her and approached her.
“Hi, sexy. My ex-girlfriend, seeing you after so many days. I heard that you are getting
married,” David said.
“What’s your problem? Why are you speaking to me? I don’t want to see your face again. I
really hate seeing your bloody face,” Lisa replied angrily.
“Don’t worry. You will always see my face. I won’t let you go like that. You chose that Richard
fellow. Let’s see how you are going to get married,” David said.
Lisa ignored him, thinking that he was acting like a fool.
The next day, one of Lisa’s colleagues, Amy, called her.
“Lisa...” Amy’s voice was trembling.
“What’s the matter?” Lisa asked.
“Did you check WhatsApp? I sent you a video.”

“No, I didn’t,” Lisa replied.
“Please check it now. It’s urgent. But please don’t lose your heart. Stay strong.”
Lisa had no idea what Amy was talking about.
She opened WhatsApp and saw a video that had been edited in an inappropriate way. It
showed her in a private situation that she had never experienced. Lisa had never recorded
such a video and had never shared anything with anyone.
It was a morphed video.
Lisa immediately went to the nearest police station and filed a complaint.
“I suspect my ex-boyfriend, David. He must be the one behind this,” Lisa said.
“Let us investigate. Meanwhile, we will forward this case to the cybercrime department, and
they will work on removing the video,” the officer replied.
Lisa remained strong. She did not cry. She was ready to fight back for justice.
Meanwhile, Richard called Lisa.
“Lisa, I need to speak to you about something important,” Richard said.
“Hey Richard, I was waiting for your call. I wanted to tell you something important. David
morphed a video of mine and”
Richard immediately interrupted her.
“Let’s call off our wedding.”
“Richard...” Lisa said in shock.
“Yes, you heard me right. All my family members have seen this video, and I can’t tell them
that it is a morphed video. I’m sorry, but my respect is more important to me than my love for
you.”
Lisa was hurt by his words.
“I never thought I had a coward beside me all this time. If you truly loved me, you would have
trusted me, but you didn’t. This shows what kind of person you are,” Lisa said.
The next day, Lisa didn’t go outside because she was deeply hurt.
It was Nancy and James who stayed beside her. Nancy couldn’t speak properly, but she
could understand that Lisa was facing some kind of problem.
James comforted Lisa, even though he was also upset about everything that had happened.
He knew the situation had affected their reputation, but he cared more about his daughter’s
pain.

The next day, James went to the grocery shop.
Everyone looked at him secretly while whispering and murmuring.
“That’s his daughter,” one lady said.
“Her father didn’t raise her properly,” another person replied.

James behaved as if he was not paying attention to any of them. He wanted to escape from
this cruel world, so he quickly finished his shopping and left because he could feel everyone
staring at him strangely.
While he was rushing out, a truck hit him.
People nearby immediately rushed to help him and took him to the hospital, where he
received medical treatment.
When Lisa found out what had happened, she immediately rushed to the hospital with
Nancy.
She saw her father in critical condition and could not stop crying. She screamed, cried, and
mourned loudly, unable to accept what had happened.
That night, Lisa could not sleep. She stayed beside James throughout the entire night.
After crying for hours, she finally fell asleep for only one hour.
When she woke up, she saw a doctor examining James in the room.
“Doctor...” Lisa said with fear in her voice.
The doctor looked at her sadly.
“Your father is no more. Please be strong. Everyone has to face death someday.”
Lisa was completely heartbroken after hearing those words.
She felt like she had nothing left in this world.

She was now alone, an orphan, with only the temporary responsibility of a little girl until the
police found Nancy’s parents.
Lisa’s office colleagues helped her with the funeral arrangements and all the necessary
procedures.
After everything was completed, Lisa returned home and lay on her bed.
She felt a deep pain inside her heart, a pain that she could not share with anyone because,
in reality, there was no one left for her.
Nancy noticed everything.
She was sleeping beside Lisa and saw her crying, but Lisa did not know that Nancy was
watching her.
Nancy gently placed her small hand on Lisa’s head and comforted her until she fell asleep.
Lisa, who was exhausted from crying, slowly fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, when Lisa woke up, Nancy was missing.
Lisa became worried and immediately sat up on the bed.
Then she noticed a cup beside the table.
She picked it up and saw that it contained some store-bought milk
“Who kept this milk?” Lisa wondered.
She walked into the hall to look for Nancy.
What she saw shocked her.
The entire house had been cleaned, and Nancy had prepared breakfast for her.
She had made sandwiches by spreading cheese and sauce on them.
Nancy smiled at Lisa, held her hand, and guided her to the dining table. Through her actions,
she encouraged Lisa to eat.
Lisa was amazed.
“How can this naughty little girl be such a loving child?” she thought.
Nancy sat beside her and ate her breakfast.
After finishing her meal, she did not say anything. She simply went back to bed and slept
again.
She was not sleeping because she was tired. She was sleeping because she had also
experienced so many painful things in such a short time.

Later, Nancy woke Lisa up for lunch and gave her some fruits that she had peeled.
Lisa sat on the bed and ate it.
She did not even wash her hands afterward. She simply went back to sleep.
Nancy brought a bowl of water, gently cleaned Lisa’s hands and mouth, and covered her
with a bedsheet.
That night, Nancy woke Lisa up again and brought her a glass of milk and store-bought
crackers
Lisa looked at her in surprise.
“How did she learn to be so nice? She knows how to clean and understand emotions. How
can a four-year-old child know all of this?” Lisa wondered.
She ate the food Nancy had prepared.
Then Nancy gave Lisa a small note.
Lisa opened it and read the words:
“How long are you going to be like this, Lisa? At least God did not create you with a
disability. Be grateful for that.”
After reading the note, Lisa realised something.
This little child was carrying so much pain inside her tiny heart.
Nancy also understood that she was different from other children.
She might not be able to express everything through words, but she understood emotions
deeply.

The First Word: "Mom"

Lisa had to wake up and face reality, even though she was not ready. There was no one left
for her. The only person she had now was this little girl who had become her only family.
She took Nancy’s words as motivation and immediately took a shower, cleaned the bed, and
prepared herself to move forward.
Later, she put Nancy to sleep by singing a lullaby and gently patting her shoulder.
Once Nancy fell asleep, Lisa looked at her without blinking and thought deeply.
“Now I don’t have anyone except this little girl. I’m exhausted, but I shouldn’t let my pain
affect her,” Lisa thought.
The next morning, Lisa woke Nancy up, gave her a large glass of milk, and helped her get
ready.
She prepared breakfast and fed Nancy.
However, Lisa did not eat anything herself. She was still lost in deep thoughts because she
had recently lost her father.
Nancy noticed this.
She went to the kitchen, brought a glass of milk, and gave it to Lisa.
Then she took a plate, served food for Lisa, and encouraged her to eat.
Sometimes, Nancy behaved like a mother to Lisa.
She was incredibly caring. She noticed everything about Lisa, whether she had eaten
breakfast, whether she drank her coffee, and whether she was sleeping properly.
The following night, Lisa was unable to sleep. She was lying on the bed, watching videos on
TikTok.
Nancy quietly took Lisa’s phone away and placed it aside.
Then she gently patted Lisa’s shoulder and helped her fall asleep.

Lisa looked at Nancy and felt something she had never expected.
It felt as if her own mother’s love had returned through Nancy.
She felt that motherly warmth from this little girl.
Day by day, Lisa’s love for Nancy continued to grow.
A few months passed.
Lisa started treating Nancy as her own child, and slowly, she recovered from the pain and
trauma of her past.
She began searching for ways to help Nancy communicate better. She searched on social
media, read newspapers, and looked for any possible support that could improve Nancy’s
communication abilities.
Eventually, she found a clinic called “Autism Care.”
Lisa decided to take Nancy there.
She scheduled an appointment with a doctor named Fiona and brought Nancy to the clinic.
“Hello, doctor. This is Nancy, and I am her guardian,” Lisa said.
“This child has autism, but she is incredibly intelligent. She is only four years old, yet she can
clean the house, understand my emotions, and do many things that surprise me.”
Dr. Fiona smiled and replied, “Many autistic children have unique talents and abilities. The
main challenge for some children is communication. They may express themselves
differently, but they can learn and develop skills with the right support.”
“Our clinic can help improve her communication abilities. Let me spend some private time
with her and understand her needs.”
The doctor then had a private session with Nancy.
By observing Nancy’s body language, expressions, and limited verbal communication, Dr
Fiona understood something important.
Nancy was a child who had not received enough love and attention.

Dr. Fiona shared her thoughts with Lisa.
“I want to be completely honest with you. Autism cannot be cured. It is a lifelong condition,
and I cannot promise that she will ever talk or behave exactly like other children. However, I
can promise you that her communication skills can improve significantly with the right
support and guidance.”
Lisa looked concerned and asked, “What does that improvement actually look like if she will
not be completely fine?”

The doctor smiled gently and replied, “It means she will learn how to express herself, even if
she communicates differently. For example, right now, she may cry or become frustrated
when she wants something because she cannot explain her needs. With therapy, she can
learn alternative ways to communicate. She might use a picture card of a cup when she
wants a drink or say a simple word like ‘juice’ to tell you exactly what she needs.”
Lisa nodded and said, “I understand now. So, what is the timeframe for the treatment?”
The doctor replied, “I want to give you a realistic roadmap for your daughter. We will begin
with a structured six-month intervention program. You will need to bring her to the clinic three
times a week for her therapy sessions.”
“How much will it cost?” Lisa asked.
“The clinic will send you all the details through a message. You can make the payment
online,” the doctor explained.
Lisa took Nancy home.
Soon after, she received a message from the clinic. The total cost was $4,000.
It was a large amount compared to Lisa’s current financial responsibilities, but she did not
want to give up on Nancy.
She decided to take a loan from the bank and enrolled Nancy in the program.
Nancy attended the clinic with great enthusiasm and motivation.
After the first month of therapy, Lisa was making pancakes for Nancy at home.
Suddenly, someone hugged Lisa from behind.
Lisa smiled and asked, “Nancy dear, what do you want, sweetheart?”
Nancy kissed Lisa on the forehead and softly said, “Mom.”
Then she made a heart shape with her hands, showing Lisa that she meant, “Mom, I love
you.”
Lisa’s eyes immediately filled with tears.
She hugged Nancy tightly and cried.
Being a mother had always been Lisa’s dream. She had always wished for a healthy child
and a beautiful family. She once believed that her happiness depended on having a perfect
child, but now she realised that her love for Nancy was greater than anything she had
imagined.
The next morning, Lisa called Dr. Fiona and shared her happiness.

The doctor smiled and replied, “There is still so much more to come. Look forward to her
improvement.”
The next moment, Lisa received a call from an unknown number.
“Hello?” Lisa answered.
On the other side, a man spoke.
“Hi, this is Police Officer Alex. You filed a case recently regarding a missing child. It seems
like we have found her parents. Could you please bring her to the station at 4 PM today?”

Lisa’s heart started pounding with fear.
She now saw Nancy as her own daughter. Her life had started revolving around
Nancy, and she was not ready to let her go.
However, she gathered her strength and replied, “Okay, I’ll be there at 4 PM.”
Nancy pulled Lisa’s skirt and looked at her.
“What?” Nancy asked.
Lisa looked at her and slowly shook her head, meaning no.
Lisa kept looking at the clock. The time passed slowly, and when it reached 3:30 PM,
she took Nancy and drove to the police station.
When they arrived, Lisa saw Nancy’s parents waiting there.
A kind-looking man was standing nearby. He smiled at Lisa, and she immediately felt
that he must be Nancy’s father.
However, the woman standing beside him was constantly looking at her phone. She
was dressed in expensive clothes and appeared more focused on her phone than
the child standing in front of her.
Lisa had brought her daughter back after months of separation, but the woman
showed very little emotion upon seeing Nancy.
On the other hand, the man immediately hugged the little girl.
“Grace,” he called her.
Lisa realized that Nancy’s real name was Grace.
The mother simply said, “Thank you for taking care of my daughter.”
The father looked at Lisa with gratitude.
“Thank you for taking care of my daughter. I would like to give you something as an
appreciation,” he said.

He handed Lisa a check for $20,000.
Lisa looked at the check but gently refused.
She had many financial responsibilities, but she could not accept it.
Her love for Nancy was never based on money or anything she might receive in
return.
Nancy did not look happy.
She held onto Lisa’s skirt tightly, refusing to leave her.
Lisa’s heart broke.
She picked Nancy up, hugged her, and then handed her to her father with a smile on
her face.
The family slowly walked away with Nancy.
Lisa stood there watching them leave, feeling a deep pain inside her heart.
Nancy was in her father’s arms, but she kept turning back and looking at Lisa.
She did not cry.
But her silence showed Lisa how much she would miss her.
Sometimes, silence can be the loudest expression of pain.
The mother walked behind them, still looking at her phone.
Lisa felt hurt seeing that.
“How can a mother who found her daughter after months of separation still be
focused on her phone?” Lisa wondered and drove back home

She locked the door and went to the bathroom to take a shower.
Since Nancy came into her life, Lisa knew their time together had only been
temporary.
Suddenly, all the memories of the past months came rushing back to her.
Everything appeared in her mind like a movie.
That was the moment she broke down.
She cried loudly and let all her pain out.
“God, why did you send this child into my life if she was only going to be temporary
happiness? Why did you allow my love for her to grow so deeply?” Lisa cried.
For the next two days, Lisa was completely broken.
She barely ate anything except drinking water.
She did not shower or comb her hair. Her hair became messy and tangled.
She simply lay on her bed, feeling empty.
Then she received a call from an unknown number.
She slowly picked it up.
“Hello?”

“Hey Lisa, I’m Grace’s father, Gael,” the man said.

“Hey Gael, how are you doing? How is Nancy?” Lisa asked.
“Nancy? Who is Nancy? Oh, you mean Grace,” Gael replied.
Lisa smiled sadly.
“Yeah, that’s what I have been calling her all these months. By the way, how did you
get my number?”
“I got it from the police station. Could you please come to our place today? Grace
wanted to see you,” Gael said.
Lisa immediately agreed.
She took the address and went to meet her, bringing along some pancakes that she
had made for her.
The moment Grace saw Lisa, she ran toward her, hugged her tightly, and kissed her.
Lisa lifted her up and noticed a bandage on her hand.
It was not a small bandage; it was a proper medical dressing.
Lisa became concerned.
“What happened to her hand, Gael?” she asked.
She was so furious that she raised her voice.
Gael calmly replied, “Grace accidentally walked into the kitchen, and a pot of hot
water fell on her.”
Lisa looked shocked.
“Is this how your wife takes care of her child? How can someone be so careless?”
Lisa asked angrily.
Gael sighed.
“I understand your anger. She is an influencer, and she always wanted a perfect
child. To be honest, she doesn’t truly love Grace. She only keeps her because she
wants society to see that she has a family. But she doesn’t care about my daughter’s
feelings.”
“I want my daughter to be happy. Since the day she came back home, she has been
crying and refusing to eat properly. She is much more attached to you.”

Gael looked at Lisa and continued.
“I want my daughter to be safe and happy. If you are willing, would you consider
adopting her as your daughter? I don’t believe Grace is safe here.”
After hearing those words, Lisa felt overwhelmed.
She never expected such a response.
Her face immediately lit up with happiness. With tears in her eyes, she smiled and
said:
“I will take care of her. You have given me a treasure. I will protect her and love her
until my last breath.”
Lisa felt incredibly grateful to God because her biggest dream had finally come true.
Gael also offered to provide a financial allowance for Grace’s care, but Lisa refused.
“From now on, she is my responsibility. Nancy is my daughter, and I will take care of
my daughter,” Lisa replied.
Gael arranged all the necessary legal paperwork, including the adoption documents
and the termination of the biological parents’ rights.
Lisa signed everything and brought Nancy back home.
Life is beautiful, isn’t it?
Even though it has many ups and downs, everything eventually comes together in its
own way.
I was not chosen by the person I loved, but Nancy and I chose each other.
Our imperfections became perfect in each other’s eyes.
Thank you, God, for making the ending of my story so beautiful.