Disbelief

Years had passed since Mariah had embarked on her journey of motherhood alone. She had found solace in the peaceful surroundings of her remote haven and had given birth to a beautiful daughter, whom she had named Ella. The name held a special place in her heart, a promise she had made to the love of her life, Adam.

Mariah cried the day Ella was born, she wanted Adam to see how beautiful she was. She missed him the most that day.

She had chosen to raise Ella as a single mother, embracing her role with a fierce determination to provide for and protect her child. She had become both mother and father to Ella, filling their lives with love, strength, and the memory of the extraordinary man who had once been a part of their world.

Ella was a spirited and curious child, with a spark of her father's personality. Mariah often found herself gazing into her daughter's eyes and seeing the reflection of the man she had loved so deeply. Ella had inherited Adam's smile and his beautiful eyes, the