No home no marriage no place beside him A cold breeze touched my face but I barely felt it because everything inside me was empty and quiet My hand moved slowly to my stomach as I stood still on the r

People nearby slowed down and stared in curiosity Men in black suits stepped out one after another forming a line Then the car in the middle opened and he stepped out My grandfather Tall steady and powerful with a presence that made everything around him feel quiet Grandfather My voice was soft but he heard me immediately He walked straight toward me and pulled me into a firm embrace You have lost weight That was all he said but it was enough to break the wall I had been holding all day Tears fell down my face before I could stop them I am sorry I said softly for leaving like that and not listening to you He shook his head and held my shoulders You are home now that is enough His eyes moved slowly to my stomach and his expression changed slightly Are you I nodded and placed my hand gently over my stomach Yes There was a short silence between us Then he spoke again with calm certainty Good I looked up at him in surprise Good He turned to the people behind him Prepare everything my granddaughter is coming home My heart shook at his words Granddaughter Not a burden not a mistake not something to be abandoned I felt warmth spread through my chest for the first time that day I nodded quietly and followed him into the car As the door closed beside me I leaned b