"Alex, I will always remember my Adoptive Mother's kindness, and cherish and protect you for the rest of your life."
But now, in just a few years, she'd forgotten it all.
The cold wind blew past, and I hurriedly wiped away my tears.
The brick phone I carried with me rang. I heard Jasmine's hesitant voice.
"Come back. I have something to tell you."
Could there be news about our son's bone marrow donor?
Thinking of that possibility, I couldn't hide the joy in my heart.
I rushed back, only to find that Jasmine's eyes were evasive.
"Alex, I have some news to tell you."
Under my expectant gaze, she clenched her teeth and said,
"There's a company-funded trip at the plant—a business trip to Capital City with accompanying family members. I've already decided to take Derek and Tommy."
My heart slowly cooled, carrying a trace of bitterness that was hard to detect.
Derek curled his lips smugly beside her, acting like the man of the house.
"Brother-in-law, don't worry. When we come back from Capital City, we'll bring gifts for you and Ethan."
Jasmine looked at me in a panic.
"You know Derek and Tommy used to have it so hard…"
That line again.