It was supposed to be the beginning of a dream come true – a simple doctor’s visit that would eventually lead to the baby Annie had been longing for.
But when the diagnosis dashed her hopes and the promise of motherhood seemed distant, Annie found herself facing an unexpected journey.
What seemed like a new chance at happiness quickly evaporates, and she soon discovers that her decision to adopt will lead her into a world of mystery, heartbreak, and a decision that will change everything. Little did she know that the journey would reveal a truth no one saw coming.
Annie’s journey to motherhood began when she learned she could not have a child. After receiving disappointing news from her doctor, Annie was given another option: adoption. It was on this journey that she found a six-year-old girl named Abiona, who at first could not speak English. However, as the days passed and they began to communicate, Abiona revealed a truth that changed everything.
Sitting in Dr. Martinez’s office, Annie felt anxious as the doctor reviewed her test results. After a long pause, Dr. Martinez gently told Annie that she could not have children. Annie’s heart sank, but the doctor offered an alternative—adoption—and handed her a brochure full of pictures of babies waiting for families.
That night, Annie looked through the brochure and felt drawn to the photo of the child whose innocent smile filled her with hope. She quickly called the adoption agency and made an appointment.
A few days later, Annie met with Caitlin, a social worker, who discussed Annie’s career, home life, and adoption readiness. Despite some concerns about adoption issues, Caitlin eventually approved Annie’s request. Annie felt calm but also uncertain as she continued on this new journey.
The next morning Caitlin called with the news. They found a potential child for Annie, a six-year-old girl named Abiona from the Congo who spoke no English. After some hesitation, Annie agreed to meet her and soon she was at the children’s home, where she was introduced to the quiet and withdrawn Abiona. Although the foster mother warned the girl not to talk to anyone, Annie still felt a deep connection to her, especially when Abiona responded to her attempts to communicate through drawings.
Over the following months, Annie worked hard to teach Abiona English using drawing lessons to make learning enjoyable. Abiona slowly began to understand and communicate, and one day, while exploring the idea of ​​family, she unexpectedly burst into tears. Through her broken English, Abiona shared that her biological parents were taken from her by “evil men” and that the only memory she had of her mother was a handmade toy she treasured.
As time passed, Abiona fell ill. One night she suffered a severe coughing fit and Annie rushed her to the hospital. After several tests, the doctor delivered the devastating news: Abiona was terminally ill and only had a few days to live. Shocked and devastated, Annie tried to process the news and comfort her daughter as best she could.
Determined to grant Abiona’s wish to see her biological mother, Annie used a toy that Abiona had had since childhood to trace her mother’s DNA. With the help of the police, she eventually found Tendey, Abion’s biological mother, but Tendey was cold and heartless. Despite her indifference, Annie persisted and begged Tendey to visit her dying daughter. Tendey refused, but after Annie noticed a honey-smelling perfume in her home, she came up with a plan.
Annie contacted actress Sarah, who agreed to help fulfill Abion’s last wish. Dressed in the same honey-scented perfume, Sarah visited the hospital and, guided by Annie, introduced herself as Abion’s mother. The young girl, too weak to fully understand, believed the actress, hugged her, and whispered that she smelled like her real mother. Annie watched, heartbroken but grateful for the fleeting moment of comfort.
As Abion’s condition worsened, Annie stayed by her side, offering love and comfort. In the end, Abiona died quietly in Annie’s arms, her last words being “Mommy”. Annie was left devastated, but she knew that during the time she was with Abiona, she had given her all the love her mother could offer. “You were loved. So loved,” she whispered, holding her daughter close as tears flowed freely.
Annie sat by Abion’s side, her heart heavy with grief but also filled with a deep sense of love. In the short time they were together, they formed a bond that defied words, a bond that was never broken. Although Abion’s life was tragically short, she knew the warmth of a mother’s love and left an indelible mark on Annie’s soul. As Annie held her daughter close, she found comfort in knowing that she had given Abiona the one thing she always wanted – to be truly loved and cared for. With tears in her eyes and a heart full of gratitude, Annie whispered a final goodbye, knowing that Abion’s spirit would live on in her heart forever.