Favored the Adopted, Lost the Real: A Mother's Remorse
I was curious what Mom was thinking, but at that moment, a window appeared before me. Images flashed across it rapidly, like a movie reel playing out memories of the past.
However, I soon realized these weren't just memories—they were what was unfolding in Mom's mind.
On the screen, the scene of Winona's adoption was particularly clear—her frail body, timid nature, the curiosity and desire in her eyes.
Then came the heartwarming moments—Winona offering a cup of warm milk when Mom was exhausted, the gesture filled with endless care. Or Winona staying by Mom's bedside when she fell ill, singing a tender lullaby.