Elisa felt a pang in her heart, unlike the always immaculate and clean Louis.
She gently touched Louis’s face, “Didn’t sleep all night?”
Louis hoarsely replied, “Dare not sleep, afraid that if I fall asleep, you won’t wake up.”
“Silly, aren’t you?”
“If you weren’t here, I would do even more foolish things…”
“Jump off a building, leaving two children as orphans?”
Louis was taken aback, “You heard?” He heard the things he said when she was in a coma.
“Yes,” Elisa smiled and admitted, “I heard everything. So, no matter what happens, I can’t leave you to do foolish things alone.”
Louis loved Elisa to the core. When he saw her collapse, it felt as if his bones had shattered, causing a cold shiver in his heart.
Elisa had only heard that her parents were very loving, but she never really understood to what extent. Now, she suddenly understood it.
But the children were innocent. Elisa said, “You have to know that the children are the witnesses of our love, they exist because of us. As long as they exist, we cannot abandon them. If something unfortunate were to happen to me…”
Elisa didn’t finish her sentence as Louis covered her mouth, “There are no ‘ifs’, you and the children are fine.”
Elisa’s heart skipped a beat, aching as her heart clenched. She raised her hand, and her cold fingers touched his warm hand, nodding slightly.
Elisa was unscathed, and the mother and children were safe, but for the other mother and child, things weren’t so simple.
According to the investigation, the boy who bumped into Elisa was notorious in their neighborhood for causing trouble, injuring the elderly, and scratching cars in the parking lot on purpose.
This time, when he ran into Elisa in the restroom, it was intentional, relying on an adult’s support due to his young age. His previous misdeeds were dismissed with a simple excuse that he was just a child who didn’t know any better.
Parents may not discipline, but whether they can bear the consequences remains unknown.
The incident drew significant attention. Louis, the most influential actor in the entertainment industry, along with Elisa’s fame, led to fans uncovering the details instantly.
By legal means, the boy was sent to a juvenile hall for strict supervision, and the child’s parents were fined a considerable amount. The incident even led to a divorce. Overall, it was not a pretty sight.
After spending half a month in the hospital, Elisa returned home. A nanny was hired to take care of the two children.
The little girl was named Winnie, and her full name was Winna.
The little boy was called Eli, full name Elias.
Regarding the naming of the children, Mr. White wanted to get involved, but the young couple had their own thoughts, so he refrained from interfering.
As for Brittany, upon hearing the names of her niece and nephew, she suddenly felt overwhelmed with affection.
One day, while giving Winnie a bath, Elisa suddenly noticed a birthmark on her back in the shape of a fish, a familiar sight.
“Mrs. Rugger, watch Eli for me.” Elisa got up, held Winnie carefully, and returned to the living room where the sunflowers were placed.
The season of sunflowers had passed, the petals withered. Elisa reached out and took off the necklace hanging on the branches that she had put there before.
It was Mimi’s keepsake, the one Louis had bought to hang on Mimi’s neck, it was shaped like a fish.
Elisa cradled Winnie in her arms with great care, then took off the pendant. Her hands trembled due to nervousness. After finally removing it, she pressed the pendant gently against Winnie’s back, fitting perfectly.
A tear fell on the child’s back, and Elisa’s nose tingled. She covered her face with one hand, only to realize that she was crying. Tears flowed uncontrollably, holding the child close.
Her Mimi had found a new way to love her.
It had reincarnated as her daughter, Winnie, in this lifetime.
No wonder she had dreamt of Mimi before; all cycles in this world were predestined.
“Mimi.”
Winnie looked at Elisa, then flashed a smile.
Elisa kissed her forehead.
When Louis returned, Elisa told him about the incident.
His usual habit was to hug and kiss Elisa before checking on Eli and Winnie. When he heard that Winnie was Mimi, he was slightly surprised. However, if it was true, it was a good thing, something he had hoped for.
Seeing the birthmark on Winnie’s back, Louis believed it too.
In reality, such things could not be confirmed, but people tended to think positively and believe in them.
Winnie was the little sister, Eli was the brother. The siblings were very quiet, and the nanny even said they were the most well-behaved children she had ever seen. This “well-behaved” referred not only to their good looks; the two children didn’t fuss or cry unless hungry, and they would silently stare at each other all day. They went to bed on time and quieted down without any fuss at night.
Louis, despite hiring a nanny, personally took care of diaper changes, feedings, and all other baby chores. His adeptness wasn’t any less than the nanny’s.
As he prepared milk for the babies, Louis lowered his head, his handsome brows creased, and his drooping eyelashes casting shadows of affection.
Even when he was busy preparing the bottles, his eyes were always filled with tenderness.
After feeding and comforting the babies to sleep, Louis carried one in each arm, gently rocking them in the room until they drifted off, yawning. He would check their diapers before laying them down in their cribs, and within minutes, the two children would be fast asleep.
The two troublemakers who used to kick up a fuss inside Elisa’s belly now peacefully coexisted, loving to be by each other’s side. They would gaze into each other’s eyes, babble, clench their little fists, and fall asleep face to face.
For Winnie’s one-month celebration, the White family hosted a grand party. Dignitaries from Quokka, Bankshire, and Chiwood attended, showering Elisa with gifts.
The blockbuster movie “Starbound” starring Louis, with a screenplay by Aoife, premiered during the New Year season. The hero-themed movie with spectacular special effects surpassed all others, breaking records to become the highest-grossing and most popular film in recent years, racing towards a billion dollars.
This time, a Chinese film successfully established a firm footing overseas. If “The Ghost” had opened the door, “Starbound” forcefully pushed it wide open, leaving behind a lasting mark on the world of Chinese cinema.
Louis’s current influence, as Elisa had initially predicted, had transcended into an international megastar, impacting not only individuals but entire families. He had influenced the world, with his face visible on every big screen, in malls, subways…
The AW Group had also become an economic powerhouse in the film industry.
Both “The Ghost” and “Starbound” were stories from the novel written by Aoife, making her name known to all.
Elisa was gradually fulfilling Aoife’s dream, soothing the regret in her heart. Aoife had another dream that was now shared by Elisa.
The money earned from the film was used to support underprivileged students, granting access to education for those unable to afford it, especially girls facing discrimination in patriarchal societies.
There were many like “Aoife” in the world, born into families that treated them like commodities, exchanged for dowries, and married off without a choice.
These women carried a sense of inferiority but were resilient, surviving in adversity, yearning for a day of freedom.
Elisa’s presence offered them the first taste of kindness and respect, like a lifeline thrown to them in times of distress.