"This is the clothes you were wearing when you were found, Lia. I'm just reminding you in case you forget it." Mrs. Swally handed her a box, which contained clothes and some items that accompanied Lia when she was found in front of the orphanage.
Lia accepted it a little unwillingly because she was afraid that this time her hopes would not come to fruition. Of course, she would not be ready to feel disappointed a second time.
"Thank you, ma'am. Now I'm going home. I will carry all these things."
Mrs. Swally nodded kindly. She waved her hand slowly but lovingly. This would be a strength for Lia to keep looking for her parents tirelessly. "There is always a way, my daughter." That's what Mrs. Swally always said. She was a very wise and patient person. Meanwhile, Mrs. Nina was an intelligent and critical figure.
"How do you feel?" Neil asked Lia. They were in the car again and then headed back home.
"I don't know, it's complicated."
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