Later that afternoon, Aurora sat on the bench with Thomas Moon, watching her children and their friends play on the beach.
She rarely had time to talk privately with her father because her children or others usually surrounded them, making it hard for her to express her true feelings about her identity.
Yes, she still wanted her father to know about it. Plus, watching him grow older made her worry that she might not get the chance to tell him the truth.
Since arriving here, Aurora has already decided to try again. Perhaps, after so many years of caring for her child, he might be able to figure something out.
"Uncle Thomas..." Aurora smiled warmly at him before continuing, "Thank you for taking care of Will, Ethan, and also Emily..."
Thomas looked at Aurora with a gentle smile and softly said, "Rory, there's no need to say those words. I do it myself—not because you or Alex asked me, but because my deepest feelings guide me."
