SWNOVELS Chapter 1816: Monica Decides To Acknowledge Her Family
Chapter 1816: Monica Decides to Acknowledge Her Family
Monica listened quietly, without interrupting or expressing any doubts. She listened attentively, appearing calm as if she was listening to someone else's story. Finally, Rowan looked at her intently and asked in a soft voice, "Do you remember any of these things?"
Silence lingered for three seconds... His story seemed to have come to an end.
Monica met the man's gentle gaze and shook her head. "I don't remember."
"You have a beautiful name," Rowan smiled slightly at her. "Annie."
She didn't remember that name either.
She didn't remember any of her childhood memories... It was likely that when the large truck overturned into the river, her head hit the metal, causing her amnesia.
Moreover, memories from such a young age are naturally blurry, and on that day, she was also injured and bled a lot.
So it was normal for her not to remember.
"Over these years, the Lu Layeka royal family never stopped searching for you," Rowan spoke like a storyteller, his voice soothing and full of emotions. "Everyone has been concerned about your well-being." Upon hearing these words, Monica felt not only touched but also a hint of apology.
"Are Mom and Dad... Are they okay?" She hesitated to face this question because she was also an adult, and she could somewhat empathize with the pain of losing a child.
"Dad came to Arkpool City. For my marriage to Claire, he visited Claire's uncle and aunt as an ordinary father from a regular family. He is an exceptionally wise and understanding elder," Rowan told her with satisfaction. "And he is very democratic. He would also approve of you being with Tristan."
Monica's lips curled up slightly. It would be great if she didn't have to enter into a political marriage.
Taking a sip of her coffee, she asked, "Did Mom not come?"
Rowan thought for a moment and honestly replied, "Not long after you disappeared, Mom started feeling guilty and became melancholic. Eventually, she fell ill and passed away."
Upon hearing this, Monica's heart sank heavily. She wiped the smile off her face and once again met her brother's gaze.
For a while, nobody spoke, maintaining a silent understanding.
It was unclear how much time had passed when Monica finally heard her brother speak softly, "If Mom's spirit exists in the afterlife and knows that we have reunited, she would surely feel comforted." Because of her departure, her mother permanently left... Monica started feeling burdened, suddenly overwhelmed with sadness and a sense of guilt.
That was her mother, the one who had carried her for ten months.
So she couldn't make her father wait any longer... Over these years, her father must have been very sad.
Now that her brother was getting married, everything was falling into place. She might become her father's lifelong regret.
There was an inexplicable bond of blood and kinship pulling at her. Therefore, at this moment, Monica had made up her mind to acknowledge her family. Rowan, who had studied psychology, also realized that today's meeting with her was meaningful.
He had a mission, and that mission was about to be completed.
Although his sister hadn't made a definitive statement yet, he probably understood what she was thinking at this moment.
"Monica."
"Brother."
Both of them spoke almost simultaneously. Rowan was shocked by the use of "brother" as Monica's address because it was beyond his expectations.
Monica pursed her lips and quietly told him, "I can't give you a definite answer right now. I need some time because I have to consider my adoptive parents' feelings. This is a significant matter, so I need to inform them first."