At 6 pm sharp, the doorbell echoed through the house. Jack and Mrs. Peterson shared a tense look. This was the moment. Jack opened the door with a warm, inviting smile. “Hello again, please come in.” Sarah stepped inside hesitantly, and Mrs. Peterson immediately enveloped her in a tight hug.
They embraced for a long while, tears of joy streaming down their faces. Sarah clung to her, her face buried in Mrs. Peterson’s shoulder. Witnessing this emotional reunion, Jack found himself moved to tears. During dinner, Sarah and Mrs. Peterson talked endlessly. Sarah was keen to learn about her family and her early life. Mrs. Peterson shared stories about Elise and explained Sarah’s life before the adoption.