Chapter 69: I'll Sleep in Sister's Bed!
Hina, being a child, soon grew tired of the bath. After a while, she no longer wanted to stay in the water.
Yuta and Sasha didn't engage in helping each other wash. Once Sasha started helping Hina bathe, Yuta exited the bathroom.
The events between them weren't quite settled at that. Later, after the lights were out for the night, Sasha appeared outside the door of the master bedroom.
When Yuta opened the door, he was shocked to see Sasha standing there in a robe, arms outstretched with a childlike smile.
"Miss Sasha, what are you doing?" he asked, bewildered.
From Yuta's perspective, Sasha's earlier actions might have been intended to remind him of the differences between men and women.
After all, Sasha was Miu's mother, and Yuta had come to see that she wasn't someone who judged others solely by appearance. Because of this, his impression of her wasn't negative.
Sasha stepped forward with a smile, wrapped her arms around Yuta, and subtly used her foot to gently close the door behind her.
Due difference in height and age, Sasha quickly realized that Yuta's physique was more solid and strong than she had perceived. Her attempt to move him either forward or backward had no effect.
"Yuta, you're in great shape!" Sasha complimented before letting go and walking towards the bed to sit down, looking at Yuta. "I have something I want to discuss with you."
Yuta nodded. "Please, go ahead."
Sasha looked at Yuta and said, "I've thought a lot this afternoon and learned some things from Sora. After careful consideration and observation, I believe you, like me, deeply love these three children."
"Even though I had to leave Miu for unavoidable reasons, my love for Miu, Sora, and Shingo and Hina is genuine and heartfelt, regardless of whether I earn their forgiveness."
Sasha expressed her fondness for the children, adding with sorrow, "When I was helping Hina with her bath, it reminded me of Miu at that age. I left when Miu needed her mother the most."
"Miss Sasha, you must have had your reasons," Yuta replied, wanting to understand why Sasha had abandoned Miu back then. "If you explain it, Miu might be able to accept you."
Sasha sighed and explained, "There was a war in my home country at the time, and my mother needed care. I couldn't take young Miu back there with me, so to avoid burdening others, I chose to divorce."
Yuta listened intently. Sasha did seem like a foreigner, perhaps Russian or from a small European country. In today's peaceful world, there weren't many countries at war.
"My mother just passed away this year. After handling her affairs, I came here to express my gratitude to your sister and her husband, but then that unfortunate event happened..."
As she spoke, Sasha began to cry, overwhelmed with grief.
Yuta handed Sasha a box of tissues, as he found it hard to bear seeing either a woman or a girl cry.
"Thank you. You're as kind as your sister," Sasha said, wiping her tears and smiling at Yuta. "I'm so grateful for how your sister cared for Miu and helped her become such a wonderful child, and for how you've looked after all three kids during this time. That's why I've made a decision!"
Yuta looked at Sasha. "What have you decided?"
With a nod, Sasha explained, "I initially thought that if I took all three of them back to my country, they could live together, and it might give you some freedom. But it's not the right approach, as family should stay together, just like Miu said. Furthermore, my country isn't stable."
Sasha sighed, knowing that the children needed a stable environment to grow up in.
Yuta had considered this, but regardless of any reason, he didn't intend to let Sasha take the children away.
"So, what is your decision?" Yuta asked, curious about Sasha's solution. He had suspected something from Sasha's demeanor but wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.
Sasha stood up and joyfully spread her arms wide. "I've decided to marry you and stay here! With a daughter like Hina and a great father like you, and with me, we can create the happiest family!"
Just as he thought!
Yuta considered Sasha. She was indeed beautiful, and he saw no reason to refuse. After all, he did need someone to help him graduate and wanted someone who could care for the three children just as he would.
Compared to his other options, like Kaoruko or Aoi, Sasha had far more advantages.
So many advantages, in fact, that Yuta couldn't find a reason to say no!
"Miss Sasha, are you serious? I'm just a kid," Yuta said, initially intending to refer to himself as a student, but he blurted out "kid" in his nervousness.
Sasha nodded seriously and then smiled warmly. "Yuta, you're already nineteen. You're not so young — I definitely noticed that earlier!"
Feeling embarrassed, Yuta wondered if all foreign women were this direct.
Seeing Yuta's shy expression, Sasha found it endearing and continued, "Don't worry, I can earn a living too. Even though I'm just a small-time model, I'll ensure we all have a good life!"
"Money isn't an issue. I already earn enough to support Hina and you," Yuta replied earnestly. "I agree it's a good idea, but I need to ask again, are you really serious, Miss Sasha?"
Sasha, seeing that Yuta had no objections, nodded happily. "Call me Sasha. I am very serious because I don't want to ever separate from them again, and I want to make sure no one gets hurt. I want us all to be family!"
At this point, Yuta saw no need for further words.
He turned, walked to the door to lock it, then returned to Sasha.
"Then let's start with me. Here, in my sister's room, make me part of your family," Yuta said, glancing at his sister's photo on the wall, ready to graduate from his past!
Sasha had been aware earlier that there were only photos of Yuta's sister in the room, but she focused intently on Yuta now, not overthinking it.
Sasha approached Yuta, gently helping him out of his clothes.
"Alright! Let's become a family together. I believe Yuri would bless us!"
Yuta felt like he was finally about to graduate from his past!
Just as they were getting intimate, Sasha suddenly remembered something and pushed Yuta away.
"Give me two minutes! I need to find something!"
Yuta, feeling impatient, asked, "What more do we need?"
Sasha didn't respond. Instead, she quickly went to the wardrobe and retrieved a white wedding dress.
Yuta was taken aback!
Sasha put on the wedding dress and walked over to where Yuta's sister's wedding photo was displayed, then smiled at Yuta.
"You can move now..." Sasha smiled at Yuta. The gown she wore was the same wedding dress that belonged to Yuta's sister, and now, it felt like it was meant for both her and Yuta.
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