Hazel was instantly heartbroken.
She had no memory of living with her biological parents, so she felt distant even if she kept asking Joshua more about them. But, as she stood at their tombs, she felt what blood was thicker than water.
How sad were they when she was gone? And how hopeless must have felt when they had to accept her absence? They had suffered for so many years, but she had no idea.
She didn't even see them until they were dead, and they didn't even know she was alive. How remorseful were they when they passed away?
"Dad, Mom, I'm Hazel. I can assure you that I am living a happy life…"
Her throat seemed to be blocked, and Hazel trembled slightly as she couldn't resist sobbing. Joshua reached out and held her in his arms. Hazel leaned against his chest, with more and more tears falling.
After crying for a while, Hazel said a lot in front of the graves, and the sense of distance from them diminished little by little.