Chapter 11. Twins

Like any typical Saturday, after work, Nadine would head straight to her parents' house to see her son Ricky. Only on Sundays could she spend the whole day with Ricky. Nadine always tried to make time to take Ricky around Surabaya, whether it was to a playground or amusement park rides, and of course, places with swimming pools. Even at his young age, Ricky was already learning to swim.

Today, Nadine planned to stay home and play with Ricky. They had a swimming pool at home, even though it didn't have the attractions of a theme park. Her emotions were in turmoil. Nadine didn't expect her return to Surabaya to reopen old wounds that hadn't fully healed, and now it felt like the pain was fresh again.

Nadine smiled repeatedly as she watched Ricky fall and get up on his own without crying while playing with a ball. She cherished every moment of Ricky's growth, from birth until now. There was only one question from Ricky that always left her puzzled—he kept asking about his dad, eve