When he spotted Serena, he instinctively shrank behind Mary.“Ethan,” Serena’s voice trembled as she crouched down. “It’s Mom. I’ve come to see you…”Ethan looked at me, and I gave a gentle nod. Slowly, he stepped out, still keeping his distance from his mother.“Ethan,” Serena said, her eyes red, “I was wrong. I was really wrong. Will you forgive me? I promise I’ll only love you from now on… only you…”Ethan listened quietly, clutching his Transformers toy tightly. After a long pause, he spoke softly, “Mom, is Noah better now?”Serena froze, quickly nodding. “He’s better. I gave him my kidney. He’s healthy now…”“Oh.”Ethan lowered his head, brushing the carpet with his shoe. “Then, Mom… Will you always stay with Noah and that man?”“No. Mom will only stay with you, Ethan. Only with you and Daddy!” Serena said urgently.Ethan lifted his head. His eyes, so much like mine, held a serenity beyond his years.“But Mom,” he whispered, “I don’t want to forgive you.”Sere
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