17 A wealthy-looking young couple, eyes red-rimmed, hugged the little boy tight, refusing to let go. They thanked me profusely, explaining the whole story. Turns out, they were Daniel Davis and his wife, Seattle's richest family, and the little boy was their son, Liam. Six months ago, Liam had been kidnapped by rivals and taken into the mountains, disappearing without a trace. After blood samples were taken at the hospital, Liam's identity was confirmed through their database. I was really happy for Liam. Through our time together, I could tell Liam was a well-mannered and kind kid at heart. Now that he'd found his birth parents, I just hoped his amnesia would clear up soon. But that's where the problem lay: the amnesia. Right now, Liam only recognized me. He pushed his parents away defensively, trying to hide in my arms. Mr. and Mrs. Davis weren't mad; they just looked heartbroken. What the hell had their son gone through in those six months to become like this? They begged me to come back to the Davis family home with them, just to help Liam get through this rough patch. I thought about it, then told them the truth: "I do have the time, and I'm willing to help. But I'm worried I might bring trouble your way." "I have enemies. They've been looking for me, and they're pretty powerful." Mr. and Mrs. Davis looked a little surprised, as if they couldn't quite believe it. Daniel's face turned slightly serious. "Have you ever done anything illegal?" he asked. "No." I shook my head gently. "I was the one who got hurt, so I ran away." Mr. and Mrs. Davis immediately breathed a sigh of relief. "Miss, the fact that you saved Liam and kindly stayed with him for so long speaks volumes about your character. Since you haven't done anything illegal, and you're helping us, we'll help you all the way!" "We won't let anyone bother you. We'll protect you." They were honest, and clearly had the power to back up their words. Suddenly, a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I felt completely safe. Just like that, I moved into the Davis family estate, becoming Liam's "Aunt." The Davis family owned a ton of businesses. In my free time, I'd take Liam with me to pick tea leaves, and we'd bake flower-shaped cookies. In this place, where it felt like spring year-round, the pain in my heart slowly started to fade. One day, Liam and I rode horses along The Pacific Crest Trail. The winding mountain path spiraled upwards. Dense, lush forest on one side, a deep canyon with a rushing river on the other. Horse hooves crunched on fallen leaves... A quiet, expansive echo. My worries suddenly felt so small, insignificant against the vast world. I felt a new sense of peace. But as I led my horse back to the Equestrian Center, I heard someone call my name from behind. "Ellie!" I froze. I didn't turn, but I'd recognize Benjamin's voice anywhere. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!