Chapter 3013

Rachel noticed Severin's gaze and squatted down. She gently took Hardin's delicate hand in hers and said softly, "Say hi to your 'daddy', Hardin?" Still wary from the ordeal, Hardin hesitated and sought refuge behind Rachel. Upon seeing Hardin's timid demeanor, Gilda's mind drifted back to the day she entrusted her infant son to Rachel's care. A couple of years had flown past in the blink of an eye, and the sight of her son's fearful expression tugged at Gilda's heartstrings, causing her to tear up. "Do you still remember me?" Gilda approached him tenderly and reached out to stroke his head. "I'm your mom," she whispered softly. Rachel, too, felt her eyes moisten as she gently touched Hardin's head. "This is your mom, Hardin. Remember how you always asked me about your mom and dad?" Encouraged by Rachel's words, Hardin tentatively emerged from behind her and gazed at Gilda with a mix of longing and cautious hope. "You're…my mom?" he asked softly. Overwhelmed with emotion, Gilda e