Linda Stuart understood Bella Scott's meaning: the child did not want to return to the Hernandezs.
She held Bella's hand and said softly, "But you are a child of the Hernandezs, my eldest daughter. You've strayed away for many years, but no matter what, you must acknowledge your ancestry. Your father and mother are getting old, and I'm afraid there's not much time left for us old folks..."
"Don't say such inauspicious words. I don't like to hear them." Bella Scott interrupted Linda Stuart.
She also knew that what her elders said made sense, but...
"My daughter, even though your father and mother have made countless mistakes, their love for you is genuine. In view of our old age, let's choose an auspicious day to acknowledge our ancestry. If possible, I hope you can call me 'Mom'. I have no other wishes in this life, just to hope that you and your children will be safe and sound." Linda Stuart saw signs of Bella softening and hurriedly continued.
