Chapter 1446

Chapter 1445:

Tears and laughter mingled as Leonel held Sally’s hand, afraid to let go, as though she might slip away again. “None of that matters now. The only thing that counts is that you’re finally back. Our family is whole again p>

Nearby, Melanie stood in silence, dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief, overwhelmed with emotion.

At that moment, Rita and Sophie rushed over, tears streaming down their faces and their voices thick with feeling. “Sally p>

Even after so many years apart, she recognized them instantly. “Rita! Sophie p>

Their friendship had been forged through shared trials and unbreakable loyalty. Although they couldn’t say much in front of the crowd, a single look conveyed everything — years of hardship, quiet pain, and now the indescribable joy of reunion.

Elliana and Cole stepped forward, ready to introduce themselves.

“Sally, I’m Elliana p>

“And I’m Cole p>

One was Rita’s daughter, and the other was Sophie’s son. Sally already knew of them, so she gazed at them with pride and tenderness, her heart brimming with emotion. “You’ve both grown so much. It’s wonderful to finally see you p>

Rita and Sophie had treated Adah as if she were their own, and Sally had loved their children with the same intensity as if they were hers.

When the three women fled from Ublent, fear and uncertainty accompanied their every step, and the future had seemed bleak. Seeing their three children now — thriving and successful — was the greatest comfort the three of them could have imagined, soothing old wounds and filling them with peace.

Then Milton stepped forward with a broad, reassuring smile. “Sally, I’m Milton. Elliana’s brother p>

Sally felt a wave of warmth wash over her at the sight of Milton.

Many years ago, when he was still a child, she had lived with Rita in Arthur’s villa. At that time, she wasn’t in love, had no husband, and had never imagined becoming a mother. Those were quiet years, and during that period, Milton filled her world completely. She loved him as if he were part of her, as if they shared the same blood. The bond between them ran far deeper than simple affection — as close as that of a mother and her son.

Later, when he turned six, she and Rita were forced to flee. Now, after so many years apart, he stood before her, fully grown. He was tall, broad-shouldered, with a strong and striking presence. His every movement conveyed a steady composure and a dignity that could only be earned with time.

𝘛𝗵𝗲 𝘣𝖾ѕ𝘁 r𝘦а𝘥𝗂ng е𝗑𝘱еr𝗂en𝖼𝖾 𝗼𝘯

As she gazed at him, pride slowly filled her chest. She raised her hand and touched his face, repeating a familiar gesture from the days they had shared. “Milton, look at you. You’ve grown up so well. You kept the promises you made to your mother and never gave me cause to worry p>

Before she left all those years ago, Rita had asked him to promise two things: that he would care for his father, as was his duty, and that when he was old enough, he would find his younger sister and bring her home. He had fulfilled both promises without fail.

Although Milton was someone who rarely let his emotions show, it was difficult to hold himself together as feeling overwhelmed him. Memories returned in waves — vivid and powerful, impossible to contain in words.