Chapter 1602


    The sun had barely peeked over the horizon when Arabe sat down for breakfast, ready to take on the


    day. As she reached to the door, Louisa called out in a rush.


    “Be, do you have a busy day at work today? When will you be back?”


    Perhaps sensing her daughter''s hesitation, Louisa quickly added, “You know, with the holidays around


    the corner, we used to get new outfits made for the asion. This year, your dad and I thought it would


    be fun to go for matching family outfits. What do you think?”


    Arabe looked at her mother, then at her father Keh, who was practically wearing his hope on his


    sleeve.


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    “You mean the whole family wearing matching outfits?”


    “Yes! Just imagine how cozy and loving that would look!” Louisa’s eyes sparkled with anticipation, while


    Keh looked eagerly at Arabe.


    “Your brothers always thought it was too childish and never wanted to join in, but this year could be


    different. If you’re in, they’ll surely be fighting to wear them too.”


    “I know you have a real knack for design, but let''s have others handle the new clothes. You should take


    it easy.”


    “That’s right. We don’t want you to worry about these things. Just want your opinion. What do you think


    about us wearing matching outfits for the New Year?”


    Arabe finally said, “I’m fine with it.”


    “Wonderful!” Louisa''s face lit up with joy, “So when will you be back? I’ve arranged for a group of


    designers toe over. They’ll take our measurements, pick out the fabrics, and offer some creative


    ideas on the spot. We were hoping you could be there since we’d like to prioritize your input for the


    family outfits.”


    “I have an end-of-year meeting. I’ll try to be back by 4 p.m.,” Arabe replied, somewhat surprised at


    herself. In the past, she wouldn’t have gone out of her way to exin her whereabouts.


    Ever since she had returned to her biological family, it seemed she had changed a lot.


    “That’s fine. Take your time, we’ll schedule them for before 4 p.m. There’s no rush,” Louisa couldn’t


    hide her excitement.


    The thought of publicly announcing her beloved daughter’s identity and proudly wearing matching


    outfits together in a few days made her smile uncontrobly.


    “I’d better get going then,” Arabe said her goodbyes and stepped out the door.


    At that moment, both Keh and Louisa’s phones buzzed with iing messages. It was Serena.


    Serena had sent Louisa a heartfelt essay of a message, and then forwarded another well-prepared


    essay to Keh.


    Each of her messages was lengthy, reviving memories for Keh and Louisa, one by one. They were


    transported back over a decade, holding her hand as she learned to walk, ying with her and her


    toys. Every award she won, everymendation from her teachers, every time she stood out as


    exceptional, filled them with pride and contentment.