Chapter 1020 Returning Home
When she witnessed her own children falling into the water, with Patrick jumping in after, she knew she would never forget that scene for the rest of her life. How could it be that a few months later, her children miraculously reappeared on the other side of the ocean?
She couldn’t understand the intricacies of what had transpired during that time.
The man glanced at Jane and calmly said, “You may not believe it, and I find it somewhat unbelievable myself. How could a single man like me end up with these two children? It happened during a boating trip when I saw these two children floating in the sea, crying inconsolably. So, I took them with me, thinking they were abandoned. Little did I know the hardships they had been through.”
The man spoke with sincerity, as if recounting something he had personally experienced.
However, Jane found it hard to believe his words.
The two children, not even three months old, had a slim chance of survival the moment they fell into the water. How could they have drifted across the ocean?
“Are you telling the truth? No lies?” Jane asked, unable to fully trust.
“I am telling the truth. Haven’t you seen them already? How else could I have these two children?” The man reassured her, having tested his words to put Jane at ease.
Jane stood up and walked over to the embassy personnel, whispering in their ears, “I’d like to speak with him alone for a moment.”
The embassy staff glanced at Michael and nodded in agreement.
They all left the meeting room, leaving only Jane and the man inside.
Jane looked into the man’s eyes once again and repeated her question, “Look into my eyes and tell me the truth. Are you sure everything you said is real?”
The man sighed deeply. “I knew I couldn’t hide it from you. He told me everything back then, but I couldn’t accept it.”
He? Jane’s expression immediately turned nervous as she asked, “Who is he?”
“Patrick!”
The word made Jane’s heart skip a beat. “He’s alive?”
Seeing the man’s silence, Jane couldn’t believe it and asked again, “Have you seen him? Did he entrust these two children to you?”
“We were good friends. When he came to me with these two children, drenched and feverish, he explained the situation. The children had high fevers, and we had no way to help them. They spent a long time in the hospital, and the boy had pneumonia. This time in the water almost took their lives. If it weren’t for Patrick’s constant care, you wouldn’t have seen these two children!”
Jane couldn’t remain calm after hearing this. Countless thoughts and doubts flooded her mind, making it hard for her to believe. Tears welled up in her eyes.
“Thank you, thank you. My children, they’re still so young, yet they’ve already suffered so much. If it weren’t for your caring, I might never have seen them again or found them.”
Besides gratitude, there was no room for any other emotions in Jane’s heart now, nor any other thoughts.
Only endless sighs and regret remained.
“Now, can you tell me where he is?” Jane choked out.
The man shook his head. “Let it be. Your visa expires tomorrow, and you must return to your country today, or you’ll be deported. You need to think it through.”
She had almost forgotten about that. Busy wiping away her tears, a bitter smile formed on her lips. “You’re my savior, and yet I doubted you. I’m truly sorry! I’ll take the two children with me today. If possible, I’d like you to come with us and return home together. What do you think?”
The man pondered for a moment, then shook his head. “I’ll wait here for his return!”
Jane didn’t force him and listened to his thoughts and opinions, silently waiting for the outcome.
She walked out of the door with the man, and Michael noticed Jane’s unusual behavior and quickly approached, asking, “What’s wrong? What happened?”
Jane shook her head. “I’m going back today, taking the two children with me.”
Michael looked at her with surprise. “Have you made up your mind?”NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.
Jane nodded firmly.
“I’ll help you book the tickets.”
Jane declined, saying, “You’ve already been very helpful during this time. If we meet again in the future, it will be fate!”
Hearing this, Michael smiled brightly under the sun.
The man stood behind, witnessing this scene, and a smile appeared on his face. It was the happiest moment he had experienced in many days, without a doubt.
And so, Jane embarked on her journey back home with the two children.
On the airplane, she took care of the two children by herself. One child sat on her left, and the other on her right. Even the flight attendant couldn’t bear to see it and approached, asking, “Ma’am, do you need any help?”
Jane was about to refuse when she heard a voice from behind, “Let me do it!”
She turned around and found it was Michael, and she immediately smiled.
“How did you…?”
Michael stepped forward and held one of the children in his arms, gently soothing them. “You’re returning home alone with two children, and we don’t feel at ease, so I came to accompany you back.”
Jane couldn’t help but sigh. Indeed, being treated preferentially as a citizen had its pride.
The flight attendant watched them, smiling at their affectionate appearance, while the two children blinked in their arms, silently observing. She couldn’t help but praise, “You two are truly loving!”
Jane was about to explain when Michael stopped her. “Thank you!”
After the flight attendant left, Michael whispered in Jane’s ear, “The plane is crowded, and it’s better to avoid unnecessary attention.”
With Michael’s support throughout the journey, Jane felt much more relaxed, and there was laughter along the way.
After a five-hour journey, they finally arrived back in their home country. April came to pick them up, and Jane and Michael walked down from the plane, each holding a child. There was an indescribable feeling that made Jane hold her child even tighter.
“It’s been a long time since I returned home. It feels great to be home!” Michael couldn’t help but admire.
Jane looked up at him and asked, “When are you leaving?”
“I just got off the plane, and you’re already rushing me? That’s not very considerate, is it?” Michael teased her, carrying the child and walking ahead.
Jane followed behind, explaining, “No, I’m afraid of affecting your work!”
“It won’t.”
The two of them walked out through the VIP channel and saw April’s figure waiting outside.
When April saw Jane, she was initially stunned, her eyebrows furrowing. Then she hugged Jane tightly.