Meet My Brothers

In the past, Mia had misled Laura into believing her children were gone. When in truth, they had always been by her side.

At that moment, Ginger reached into her bag and pulled out the flower bouquet. "Mommy, can I give these to Great-Grandma Laura?" she requested.

Adhering to standard procedure, the nurse sanitized the flowers before delicately placing them beside Laura's pillow.

After spending some time by Laura's bedside, Timothy approached Mia and said, "You've just come off a long flight and must be exhausted. I'll arrange for someone to take you all back to rest. "When Grandma wakes up, I'll be sure to notify you immediately."

With innocence in her eyes, Ginger spoke up, "Where are we going to stay?"

Mia vaguely grasped Timothy's suggestion-returning to their former marital residence.

Looking down at Ginger, she replied, "Tonight, we're going to visit Grand-Aunt Patricia and stay over at her place."

It was clear to Mia that revisiting their old marital home was not an option.

Timothy nodded in agreement. "That sounds like a good plan. It's been quite some time since you've been back, and Aunt Patricia must be excited to see Sage and Ginger. I'll have the driver take you there." After a brief pause, Mia turned to Timothy and asked, "Any updates on Luna?"

"She's been keeping a low profile, but once she starts hanging around the hospital, she'll inevitably leave traces," Timothy remarked.

Mia hesitated before posing her question. "Did you ever ask Grandma Laura who pushed her down the stairs all those years ago?"

"I did inquire once, but Grandma claimed she couldn't remember. The doctors suggested that prolonged bed rest might have affected her memory, so I didn't press the matter further," Timothy explained. "Fair enough. Luna doesn't know about this information, so we'll have the advantage. She won't be able to argue against it," Mia concluded.

With that, she departed from the hospital with Sage and Ginger.

As Mia looked out the window at the familiar yet foreign landscape, she couldn't shake the feeling of unease in the place she once knew as home.

Before long, they pulled up outside Patricia's neighborhood.

Turning to Sage and Ginger, Mia advised, only told Aunt Patricia that I'd be visiting. I didn't mention anything about bringing you both along. So, when we get there, let's give her a delightful surprise.

Sage nodded understandingly. "Mommy, don't worry. I'll make sure to be on my best behavior."

He was well aware that Patricia had played the role of raising Mia when she was an orphan.

With Sage and Ginger by her side,

Mia approached the door and gave it

a soft knock. Soon, Patricia's

cheerful voice rang out from inside. "She's here, she's here!"

Donning an apron, Patricia swung the door open, her face lighting up at the sight of Mia. "Mia, you're finally here I've made your favorite dish!" she exclaimed with delight

Standing in the doorway, Mia handed her gift to Patricia. "It sounds like you only made something for me. I'm afraid it might not be enough." Glancing past Mia, Patricia asked, "Did your brothers and sister-in-law accompany you? Why didn't you give me a heads-up? I'll run to the store later."

At that moment, Sage and Ginger burst out, each clutching one of Patricia's hands. "Grand-Aunt Patricia, we're not big eaters," they chimed in unison. Patricia was taken aback upon seeing Sage and Ginger, particularly noticing the striking resemblance between Ginger and Mia.

Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, she asked, "Are these your children?"