“No. I asked Mei to come to the hospital, and then I made her promise she wouldn’t leave me again. I never told you because I thought it would hurt you, but I’ve seen Mei every few months for years now. She’s…she’s my family. Our family. I don’t care what happened before.” Tears came, great big ones that rolled down her face like waves even though her voice remained strong and sure. “Her heart has always been in the right place, and she should be, too. That right place is here, Dad. With me.”
