It had been one week, and Ava was slowly settling into her new life. The Thompsons continued to treat her with kindness and respect, making her feel like a part of their family. She still had moments of sadness and doubt, but they became less frequent as she immersed herself in her work and the supportive environment around her.
One afternoon, while she was working in the restaurant, Tom called her over. "Ava, come here for a moment," he said with a smile.
She walked over to where Tom was standing with a young man. "Ava, I'd like you to meet my son, Nick. He works as a Technical Engineer in the city," Tom introduced him warmly.
Nick extended his hand with a friendly smile. "Nice to meet you, Ava. My dad has told me a lot about you."
Ava gave a small smile, "Nice to meet you too, Nick."
