After All This Time

Minerva Sowle takes a quiet breath, steadying herself before finally voicing the decision she's spent so long contemplating.She says with calm resolve, "Mr. Davison, Mrs. Davison, I've thought it through. I'm ready. I'd like to become part of your family."Algernon Davison and Maxine Ford pause for a moment, placing their tea mugs and the small plate of fresh fruit aside.Maxine reaches out, clasping Minerva's hand with unmistakable joy in her eyes. "This is wonderful, Minerva! We've always dreamed of having a daughter like you—kind, thoughtful, and sweet. "This is a dream come true. We'll prepare the paperwork right away to make it official. We'll soon have your name legally added to the Davison family records.Algernon nods enthusiastically. "The process is simple. In just two weeks, we'll be family in every sense of the word."