Chi Yin suppressed the emotions rising within her and squatted down beside the children, gently stroking their fuzzy little heads. "Wow, how wonderful! Mommy’s two little treasures are the very best."
Pleased by their mother’s praise, the two children picked up their wicker baskets and skipped off to continue searching for small fish and shrimp.
As a gentle breeze blew and laughter filled the air, Chi Yin watched the children busy themselves in the creek, her heart feeling completely full. This was the life she wanted to live in this second chance at life. She knew the days following her divorce petition would be chaotic, but no matter how difficult things became, she would stake her life on protecting her children.
Chapter 31