Rewriting My Heart's Fate

My tears turned into laughter after hearing what Ethan said.

After wiping away my tears, I gazed deeply into his eyes and said, "Honey, I believe you. We will take good care of our little family."

He gave me the softest of smiles and kissed me on my forehead. "Don't worry. I'll do everything I can to give you two a better future."

With that, he bent over to pick Zachary up in his arms, his eyes full of affection as he did so. "Zach, Daddy and Mommy will protect you forever. We won't let anyone hurt you."

After that, Ethan and I went through the procedures for my discharge, and we left the hospital together.

Sitting in the car, I looked out the window at the familiar scenery and took a deep breath.

From this day onward, I was no longer alone. I had people I loved dearly, and I found a reason to keep fighting and pushing forward.

No matter the challenges that would arise, I wouldn't be afraid of them as long as the three of us were together.

Soon, we drove into our neighborhood and stopped right in front of our house. I slowly and carefully got out of the car with Zach in my arms.

Looking up at the mansion that loomed before me, a sense of security welled up in me for no apparent reason.

shoulder. His face shone with joy and exultation. A soft smile hung on my lips as I kissed

throwing the doors open. My heart melted at the sight after I opened the door. It warmed my

meticulously decorated with flowers and balloons, and on one of the walls was a poster that

is..." I glanced around,

awkward smile crept onto Ethan's face. Sheepishly, he said, "A surprise. I prepared it myself. We need to get things ready to celebrate Zach's first month here with

It never crossed my mind that someone as cold and grave as Ethan would have a warm and

it's too cliché, right?" Ethan asked, bashful as he scratched his

profusely and ran into his

he said, flicking my nose affectionately. "I'll

rested our foreheads against

suddenly had the thought that no matter what happened in the future or what other people said about us Ethan and I would not lose sight

and lots of toys... Besides that,

providing the best items for Zach. He had this serious

then, our joyful moment

the doorbell, The ringing was short and sounded urgent. Even Zachary

from his sleep.

Then, I turned to Ethan,

turned