Chapter 20

That same night, they arrived at Jack's mother's small, home was kind of hidden in a quiet, rural village. It appears that Jack had already informed his mother of their coming, so immediately they arrived, she led them inside the house. As they entered, Samantha couldn't help but feel a sense of relief and peace. The house was warm with walls adorned with family photos and the sweet aroma of home-cooked meals lingering in the air.

Samantha sat on a well-worn sofa, her thoughts continuing. Jack's mother, a kind and gentle woman with a warm smile, took a seat across from her. Emily, the ever-watchful friend of Samantha and her baby, remained close by.

Jack sat beside Samantha and began to explain their situation to his mother, his voice filled with both determination and concern. He told his mother about Samantha's escape from a troubled past, the dangers she had faced, and the imminent arrival of a new life into her world—a life that brought hope and uncertainty in equal measure.

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