Poor little girl came up to the bride with a bouquet and asked for a penny, the bride saw her hair

Miranda twirled in front of the mirror in the fitting room of a wedding salon trying on one wedding dress after another and admiring each one she felt like a princess from a fairy tale she had never even dared to dream about such a beautiful dress the young woman smiled to herself and dreamily thought how lucky I am my Jason is the best it's really impossible to find anyone like him in a million years he's Rich an athlete kind and responsive since I was born I felt I was haunted by an evil fate but now I

am so happy as if he were an award for everything I have been through Miranda was an orphan her mother didn't die or get sick nothing bad happened to her she gave birth to her daughter and abandoned her without even looking at her or giving her a name so right from the maternity hospital the little girl first ended up in the house for babies and then in the orphanage throughout her childhood Miranda harbored resentment towards her mother she couldn't understand why she was even born if she wasn't wanted how could her mother so callously abandon

her own child never think of her and live peacefully life in the orphanage was certainly not easy for Miranda she didn't see Life Beyond those Bleak government walls at all she had to fight with older kids sometimes they took her lunch stole her things and constantly teased her probably Miranda wouldn't have survived alone she would have broken down but she had a best friend Grace like Miranda Grace was also an orphan her mother died in a drunken stupor the girls stuck together and it was easier to learn and fight back together they even looked very

similar both with long blonde hair and neat little noses many people considered Miranda and Grace sisters when Grace was nine years old she was even wanted to be adopted but she refused to go to a new family without Miranda the friends love to sit on the windowsill dangling their legs down and dream that someday they would leave this horrible Place fall in love with handsome princes and be the happiest the girls understood each other with half a word they shared Intimate Secrets sorrows and grievances making life a little easier for both of them once when

Miranda was in seventh grade they were taken to the river to swim this was a real event for orphanage children who had seen almost nothing beyond the shelter however no one warned them that the current was very fast and there were whirlpools the friends decided to swim to the other side for lilies which lured them with their beauty although it was strictly forbidden moreover the girls weren't perfect swimmers but it seemed to them that the river wasn't that wide and that they could manage it together in the middle of the river Miranda suddenly had a

cramp in her leg she started screaming and flailing panicking heavily and began to drown the other children panicked too and didn't know what to do as many of them couldn't swim at all while the frightened caregiver jumped into the water and swam to save the girls Grace also rushed to help Grace was somehow able to raise Miranda to the surface and she grabbed onto a log desperately gasping for air and spitting out water coughing heavily but unfortunately Grace didn't survive she was carried away by the turbulent current straight into the whirlpool Gracie's body was never

found the lot of her friend became a terrible blow for Miranda she screamed wildly at her funeral and blamed herself for her death because in fact it was after that tragedy Miranda was admitted to a psychiatric hospital where she was treated with strong medications that barely brought her back to herself she became sad quiet and thoughtful and very withdrawn even the boys began to be afraid of her considering her crazy after leaving the orphanage Miranda as a full orphan was given a tiny apartment in a crowded apartment building during her stay at the shelter the

girl had seen many broken maimed Fates the girls became night fairies and was simply used by anyone who wanted to while the boys sank to the bottom injected illegal stuff and smoked prohibited substances or drank heavily many of them were already in juvenile detention centers for theft which was a common thing at the orphanage but Miranda firmly decided for herself that she would not repeat their fate and despite everyone especially her mother who had abandoned her she would make it in life and become a person Miranda managed to get a job as a waitress in

a small Cozy Restaurant the owner took pity on the poor orphan and took her on a probationary period the job itself was easy and the girl coped well with her duties however it was much harder to learn to get along with people and always be in a good mood after all children who have been through the orphanage often become disoriented and have difficulty adapting to the modern world Miranda received great help from her partner Polly at first Polly was surprised that an unsociable person like Miranda could work as a waitress after all it was necessary

not only to quickly serve dishes but also to communicate effectively get along well and please the customers but she decided to help her Miranda dear this won't work you'll scare off all the regular customers why do you look disgruntled as if you drank vinegar you're young and pretty Sue use it carry the tray relax smile think of something good you'll see the tips will be bigger and the customers will come more often the girls sighed sadly that's the problem there's never been anything good in my life since birth I'm an orphan grew up in an

orphanage humiliated and my friend died because of me the flat they gave me is terrible full of holes and cracks no repairs for a hundred years where can I find anything good here besides I'm used to expecting only a catch from other people I know you're right I need to change but I don't understand how to do it Polly shook her head well your fate is certainly not enviable but you know if you keep thinking about bad things they'll keep coming to you look the room is bad that's a minus but not paying rent is

a plus let me help you I'll come on weekends we'll put up fresh wallpaper I have some unnecessary curtains and a couple of blankets we'll create Comfort it will be better and you dream about a good groom imagine what he'll be like you'll see and you'll smile don't be down gradually thanks to her colleague Miranda began to loosen up smile and actively communicate with customers Polly helped her bring the room to a Divine look and the girl's life began to improve gradually she often imagined what her long-awaited prince would be like tall slim with kind

eyes and strong arms Miranda dreamed of swirling around in a waltz and he would kiss and hug her and one beautiful day a miracle happened and the prince from her dreams came to the restaurant to have lunch Miranda's heart immediately beat wildly and she brought him lunch with a dazzling smile the guy smiled back and winked hey beauty you must help me urgently it's a matter of life and death naive Miranda took everything seriously and asked in a frightened voice of course I'll help you what happened are you feeling unwell we have a first aid

kit in the kitchen shall I get it the guy smiled even wider and replied yes Cupid's arrow just pierced my heart I'll die on the spot if I don't get your phone number my name is Jason and yours Miranda blushed up to her ears and replied I'm Miranda very nice to meet you but why do you need my phone number if it's not a secret Jason honestly answered I want to invite you to the movies tonight will you come so the couple started dating Jason was very tactful gallant and gentle they passionately kissed walked around

the city at night and couldn't stop talking Miranda immediately understood for herself Jason was the one and only for life because it was so warm calm and good for them together at first the girl was a little wild shy about everything he didn't know how to behave at the theater or exhibition because no one taught her anything it in fact but Jason was very tactful and patient he slowly gently and calmly opened up an entirely different world for Miranda it turned out there was so much interesting around it turned out that there was so much

interesting stuff around only one thing worried her Jason what will your parents think of me a poor orphan without money or education after all you're from a family of businessmen they'll probably be against it Jason hugged his beloved Titan and encouraged her don't worry everything will be fine my father is a man of the world he started from scratch himself grew up in a disadvantaged family achieved everything himself and worked hard he also took a wife from a simple family mum from the village that's how it is Dad can't stand all this glamorous crowd in

High Society he loves simple and honest people so you'll definitely please my parents and it happened Miranda went to visit them and trembled like an Aspen Leaf but from the doorstep she was welcomed warmly and soulfully so her surprise the huge house was furnished expensively with taste but without excess pomposity Jason's father was a gray-haired intelligent man with a neat beard and his mother was dressed in a simple but elegant suit and she had a minimum of makeup there was no false eyelashes or artificial nails in sight Miranda wanted to do something nice and baked

a Napoleon cake herself but she was afraid that she would be ridiculed because such rich people were probably used to eating only different Delicacies all in all the dinner went great at the end of the evening Miranda helped Jason's mother clean up and wash dishes which completely won her heart over she said you will be a good daughter-in-law you aren't afraid of housework I respect that I'm the same way as you can see we don't have any servants even though we could afford it financially but my husband and I believe that family is a quiet

and cozy Haven where there is no place for Outsiders the man's job is to earn money and be the provider and the woman's job is to maintain the warmth of the home be a homemaker understand and support her spouse I see that you are a good modest girl and I am at ease with my son being with you I think we'll get along after six months of courtship and passionate dates Jason proposed to Miranda the girl was over the moon with happiness and immediately agreed and today was the unforgettable and important day she was getting

married the newlyweds came out of the church and a gold wedding ring gleamed on their fingers they got into a fancy white limousine and were about to leave when suddenly a little girl about seven years old knocked on the car window she was so thin and poorly dressed that it brought tears to Miranda's eyes she shyly handed over a small but beautiful bouquet of chamomiles and asked ma'am would you like to buy it for happiness it's not expensive only two dollars Miranda couldn't resist and bought the bouquet giving the girl the money from her wallet

suddenly Miranda noticed her braids there were special braids with colorful ribbons very intricate beautiful and sophisticated only one person in the world could braid hair like that her drowned friend Grace no matter how much Miranda tried she couldn't repeat the braid how did the little girl have such braids Miranda jumped out of the limousine and taking the little girl aside asked her quietly sweetie what's your name where are your parents don't be afraid my name is Miranda maybe I can help you with something the little girl replied in a frightened voice I'm Savannah I'm seven

years old and I I live with my mum she's very sick right now she can hardly get up and there's no dad mum says he's a polar pilot on a distant Expedition but I don't believe it I think he just left us I'm selling these bouquets to collect money for my mum's surgery I really want her to get better I love her so much and I live nearby the house with a yellow roof on the next street an excited Miranda promised the girl you know what I'll come to visit you in a couple of days

can I I'll get to know your mum maybe I can help with something Savannah nodded okay Miranda come visit I'll be waiting for you Miranda hugged the little girl warmly and returned to her husband in the limousine her heart was restless and uneasy she thought what if this is my friend's daughter maybe she didn't die although how is that even possible a hundred questions are not a single answer yet a worried Jason asked my dear what happened what were you talking about with that little one you don't seem like yourself Miranda replied with a trembling

voice it's a long story everything later perhaps there's even a thread leading to my past that I don't want to think about it today on our holiday let's go have fun my love and she gently kissed her husband but she worried in vain her treat was welcomed with joy and eaten with appetite praising her it was so important and very pleasant for a Miranda the wedding was a success followed by an unforgettable wedding night for a couple of days Miranda couldn't stay away from her Jason she was absolutely happy but as soon as life returned

to its normal course the girl hurried to visit Savannah as promised with a racing heart she called and knocked on the door but no one opened it a small cute dog barked in the yard a neighbor an elderly woman came out and explained everything are you looking for Grace they took her away in an ambulance yesterday she's really sick poor thing in the third City Hospital Miranda anxiously asked and Savannah her daughter where is she the elderly woman's side Savannah is with me for now sleeping her mother is dying she has cancer in the final

stage it seems that the girl will be sent to an orphanage God forbid something happens to Grace I feel sorry for both of them it's as if someone cursed them and what is Grace's surname I want to visit her in the hospital asked Miranda bowls and if you go to Grace take these treats from me said the woman and brought out a few apples and pastries Miranda grabbed the bag and rushed to the hospital all the way she was worried Lord everything is coming together the woman's name is Grace just like her friend but the

surname is different probably from her husband could it be her poor Savannah fate is so cruel to the little girl you can't Envy her how much she loves her mother collecting every penny to make her well again a pleasant young nurse was sitting in the reception room Miranda asked with a trembling voice Miss in which room is Grace Bowles they brought her to you in an ambulance yesterday I really need to see her the nurse indifferently said she passed away this morning the doctors tried to resurrect her but couldn't save her except our condolences are

you a relative tears streamed down Miranda's face she cursed herself I'm too late I didn't get to see my friend I was too busy with myself suddenly she had an idea and asked can I at least say goodbye to her just for a few minutes please she's my childhood friend there's no one closer we haven't seen each other for many years the nurse allowed it we haven't taken the body to the more yet you can stay with her for a few minutes but not too long or I'll get in trouble I'll take you there now

Miranda walked behind the nurse her legs barely holding her up the body of a woman lay on a stretcher covered with a sheet she took a deep breath crossed herself and resolutely opened the sheet and she almost screamed in shock it wasn't Grace not her friend an entirely different face thin lips and nose entirely different hair no this was definitely not Grace whom she had known since childhood Miranda covered the body back up and felt some relief rejoicing that it wasn't her friend lying here but then she thought of Savannah of how the little girl

had lost her mother today and doesn't even know it yet what awaits her a terrible orphanage there can't be a worst place the young nurse said quietly I'm so sorry she was so young and now she's gone will send the body to the morgue now and then you can take care of the funeral will you be taking her personal belongings and documents nobody can come to see her at all that's why I'm asking I don't know whom to give them to Miranda swallowed hard yes I'll take everything and take care of the funeral they gave

her the deceased's belongings a watch a locket and a small note everything that was left of the person Miranda opened it with trembling hands and read Savannah my little daughter I feel awful I don't know if I'll live until morning whatever happens remember and know I love you more than anything in the world more than life itself you're my only family promise me that you'll study well won't be mischievous and you'll definitely be the happiest for my sake kisses my little bunny your beloved mum the girl couldn't remember how she got home she was shaking

trembling and tears were flowing non-stop blurring her vision the blue face of that woman was still in front of her eyes poor Savannah Miranda was worried about how she would tell her husband everything and she didn't have enough money for the funeral would Jason want to deal with this in essence Savannah and the mother were complete strangers to them but she couldn't just stand aside and isolate herself from the girl's problems her conscience wouldn't allow it to distract herself Miranda started preparing dinner but everything kept slipping from her hands The Omelette burned she cut her

finger with a knife and broke a cup Jason came home late exhausted and worn out from work that took a lot of time and energy his wife greeted him tenderly and started feeding him dinner while still glancing at him and hesitating to start the difficult conversation but he knew Miranda's character better than anyone else and immediately understood that something was bothering and saddening her and he asked first my dear what's wrong with you you look terrible I can see that something happened don't keep me waiting tell me Miranda exhaled and began to tell do you

remember that little girl with braids Who Sold us a bouquet of daisies at the wedding well even then I almost fainted when I saw the braids on her hair only my friend from the orphanage Grace knew how to braid like that and when I asked Savannah what her mother's name was and she replied that it was Grace I was certain that it might be her who knows maybe she didn't die back then and remember I told you that they never found the body and I promised the girl that I would visit her so I went

there today it turned out that her mother was suffering from cancer and was in the hospital and the little girl was staying with an elderly neighbor I ran there and he won't believe it they told me that Grace died this morning and then I asked the nurse to take a look at the body and Say Goodbye I pulled back the sheet and it wasn't her not my grace then the nurse asked me who would be taking the body clothes and organizing the funeral apparently they have no relatives I quickly and emotionally said that I would

take care of it and I didn't consult you and I feel so sorry for Savannah which is only seven years old such a wonderful girl what awaits her a children's home I've been in that hell hole and I wouldn't wish anyone to end up there I've been crying all the evening and I can't do anything I was afraid to tell you you might say why do we need other people's problems and children you'll probably scold me Jason listened seriously without interrupting then he gently hugged his wife Miranda we've known each other for six months have

I ever scolded you what nonsense are you talking about the situation is really difficult the girl's mother died and there's no one to help her it's a tragedy for a child not every adult can handle it of course we'll give the woman a decent farewell we're not in financial distress and as for the girl if you like we can take her into our family and become her Guardians we'll raise the child properly how about that Miranda cried from an excess of emotions and threw herself on her husband's neck kissing him how much I love you

Jason you have a huge kind heart I'll pick up Savannah tomorrow you don't mind let's help her get through her grief together and then I'll arrange for the funeral and memorial service I just don't know how to tell the girl that her mother died I can't bring myself to do it Jason advised tell her that her mum was transferred to another hospital for long-term treatment and she'll stay with us for a while and we'll see how it goes from there the very next morning Miranda went to the neighbor's house and whispered quietly to her on

the porch Grace died yesterday I'll take care of the funeral my husband doesn't mind the memorial service is at two o'clock tomorrow and one more thing I want to adopt Savannah I can't let the child end up in an orphanage can I take the girl today the neighbor burst into tears and crossed herself shaking her head my God what a tragedy May Grace rest in peace she was a good woman and so young and why did This calamity before her thank you for everything I'm old already I couldn't leave Savannah with me but it's such

a Pity an excellent girl obedient and clever Beyond her years we'll all come to see grace off and we'll contribute what we can to the funeral but I don't understand why you decided to help this family and worry so much you're not related to them are you it's so strange today nowadays people are so cruel you fall down on the street God forbid and they'll just step over you and move on Miranda's side and replied you see I am an orphan grew up in an orphanage and suffered a lot there so I can't let such

a wonderful girl of Savannah end up there that's all the neighbor LED Miranda into the house and Savannah was delighted to see her oh Miranda you came I'm so happy and I'm drawing and helping Mrs Simmons and waiting for mum to come home she'll get better won't she the child looks so intently into Miranda's eyes that everything inside her shrunk and turned inside out the woman barely managed to hold back the tears that Whirled up in her throat and began a difficult conversation Savannah my little son I have some news for you your mum was

transferred to another hospital today far away to the capital Mrs Simmons is already old and can't take care of you for long I would like you to live with our family for a while I understand that we hardly know each other and it's a little strange but please believe me neither I nor my husband will hurt you will love you play with you and do everything we can to make you smile so what do you say do you agree Savannah looked at Miranda as if she were an adult and said quietly don't treat me like

a little kid you're lying about everything mom wasn't transferred anywhere she died didn't she I overheard the doctors talking a long time ago and I know that Mum was seriously ill tell me the truth I want to say goodbye to her too Miranda and her neighbor looked helplessly at each other tears rolling down their faces finally Miranda nodded and handed Savannah a note your mom left it for you do you want to read it the girl shook her head but eventually began to whisper the text quietly with each word tears ran down her thin almost

transparent cheeks Savannah re-read the note several times and all the time held onto it like the most precious treasure the girl dug through her backpack and pulled out an impressive stack of bills and coins she handed them trembling to Miranda and said this is what I collected for my mum's surgery but she didn't make it I want you to spend it on her funeral please let her be beautiful suddenly Savannah hugged Miranda and burst into tears no longer restraining herself processing the terrible truth they sat like that for a long time grieving together for the

most precious person in the girl's life the funeral was Heavy with only a few people in attendance neighbors and a couple of Graces former colleagues Miranda did her best to fulfill the girl's request and Grace lay in the coffin looking alive beautifully dressed and covered in flowers Savannah cried for a long time saying goodbye to her mum and didn't allow the coffin to be closed not wanting to let go of her dearest person to heaven Miranda did her best to comfort Savannah and was afraid that her psyche would be traumatized for life but in the

end Savannah hugged Miranda trustingly and said thank you for telling me the truth I needed to say goodbye to my mum I heard you want to adopt me but why I'm a stranger to you just feel sorry for me Miranda was amazed by such adult judgments from a seven-year-old child she was even confused but didn't lie this time yes I feel sorry for you I don't want them to take you to the orphanage I see that you are a smart and good girl I think we will get along and over time you'll be able to

love us as parents Savannah quietly replied I will try very hard not to disappoint you and my mum thank you Miranda so Savannah began to live with Miranda's family it wasn't easy at first there were offenses and character clashes Savannah felt embarrassed and shy and couldn't get used to her new home she often cried in the evenings and missed her mum re-reading the note that the adults were patient didn't pressure the girl comforted her and distracted her as best they could gradually she accepted and loved Miranda and Jason as if they were her own after

six months Savannah rushed into Jason's office joyfully shouting Dad let's go eat mum Miranda baked such a pie you'll love it the man picked up the girl kissing her cheeks I'm coming my good girl just don't take the biggest piece Jason never regretted his decision to adopt Savannah her arrival made the family complete and they all took care of her Jason's parents were also understanding and enjoyed taking care of their new granddaughter Amazed by her independence and mature judgment Miranda and Savannah often visited the cemetery to visit Grace's grave where they had placed a gravestone

the child sat for a long time on a bench looking at the photo of her loved one and remembering various stories from her childhood however the story with Savannah's braids still troubled Miranda she felt that there was some secret associated with them but she couldn't solve it yet and then as if by chance the drowned Grace appeared in her dream in the dream they sat together on the windowsill just as they did in childhood and Grace braided Miranda's hair with the same intricate braiding Grace said don't worry my friend Savannah will tell you where to

find me Miranda woke up in a cold sweat feeling chills all over her body the next morning while getting her daughter ready for school Miranda asked her cautiously sweetie did your mom have any friends by any chance do you know who taught your mum to braid your hair so beautifully the girl nodded her head affirmatively chewing on a cheese and sausage sandwich she had a colleague her name was Grace she taught my mum to make all kinds of beautiful hairstyles aunt Grace was nice she always brought me candy where does she live have you ever

visited her Miranda asked they put her in jail when I was six years old aunt Grace worked at a store with my mom and they said she had stolen a lot of money there answered the girl Miranda felt uncomfortable did Grace survive and go down the wrong path resorting to theft she asked again so did aunt Grace steal that money did your mother say Savannah replied mom said she was not guilty of anything and the director deliberately accused her I don't know why and I never understood it Miranda's heart sank she had carried the guilt

of Grace's death throughout her childhood and use and it was now crucial for her to get to the truth and help her friend if she could but without Jason's help she couldn't do it alone this time she immediately told her husband everything and asked him for help directly I have good acquaintances in the police Jason replied write me your friend's name surname petronomic year of birth and maybe he'll check his channels and find out if such a citizen is in jail Miranda kissed her husband tenderly thank you dear You Are My Magician I love you

a few days later Jason brought home the address of the colony where Grace was serving her time the prison was a three-day train ride away and the charge was theft on a large scale Miranda was trembling with anticipation and disbelief Jason my dear I must talk to her look her in the eye I just can't believe that Grace is a thief she couldn't stand theft and Injustice in the orphanage you know Grace was like a sister to me even closer she saved my life otherwise I would have been gone long ago Jason kissed his wife

on the head and hugged her I anticipated this so acquaintances promised to arrange a meeting you'll go talk to your friend and find out everything if she's innocent we'll help however we can Miranda squealed with joy my darling thank you for understanding me two weeks later Miranda entrusted Mrs Simmons with looking after Savannah during the day bringing her home from school and feeding her meanwhile she set out to see her dear friend Grace whom she thought was dead you have two hours time's up said the guard and Miranda finally saw her friend she barely recognized

her in this tortured emaciated tall woman Grace's once cheerful blue eyes were now detached and lifeless but when Grace saw Miranda in front of her she immediately recognized her smiled joyfully and rushed to hug her for the first 10 minutes they just cried and hugged and then they couldn't stop talking Miranda was in shock Grace my God I thought you died then they declared you drowned there were funerals I mourned so much blamed myself for your death how happy I am that you are alive tell me everything gray side and began to tell her story

I couldn't swim out then I only managed to push you out and I ran out of strength myself the current carried me down a kilometer I must have lost Consciousness because I woke up already at home I was lying in bed unable to understand anything I had a cough it choked me I could hardly breathe and I felt so bad it turned out that I was saved by an elderly fisherman who resurrected me and brought me to his home he lived in an almost abandoned village with his wife many years ago their little daughter drowned

and they had no more children so they decided not to give me away they believed that the Lord sent me to them for comfort in their old age I was sick for a long time and they took care of me treating me with herbs decoction Steam Baths gradually I recovered and stayed with them they were good kind people who sincerely loved me and I gradually got used to them I helped them in the garden and around the house and finished rural School then I went to the city to find a job without education and experience

I couldn't get anywhere but I managed to find a job in a store my partner was a good person also named Grace like me she taught me everything and we became friends but the owner of the store had his eye on me and made repeated hints of intimacy he was a very unpleasant person and I refused him then Bruce began threatening me saying that if I didn't become more compliant he would cause big trouble for me I should have quit quietly while I still could but I didn't take his foot seriously and then during my

shift all the money for the week disappeared Without a Trace from the cash register Bruce called me a thief called the police and all that money was found in my bag but I didn't take it I swear you know me I won't take what belongs to others I was sentenced to two years in court it was such a blue to me such a shame I was shamelessly slandered no matter how much I protested my innocence no one was listening to me Bruce simply framed me but I couldn't prove it I've already served a year for

nothing but I'm losing strength I'm so apathetic I don't even want to live this place is such a hell that life in an orphanage seems sweeter than honey what's next who will need me with a stigma of a prisoner for life and the most annoying thing is that one worthless scoundrel ruined my whole life and got away with it he lives his life while I suffer Miranda couldn't take it and started crying hugging her friend again Grace don't talk like that I need you aren't we sisters we can review the case reduce the sentence I

won't abandon you I'll support you don't even dare to be melancholic you're not alone now I'll ask Jason to help again he's a golden husband he won't refuse Grace suddenly asked thank you my friend but how did you even find me Miranda laughed and replied your braids helped me I had just gotten married when a little girl named Savannah sold me a bouquet of daisies her mother's name was Grace and I saw the braiding in her hair it hit me like a bolt of lightning only you could braid like that no one else at first

I thought you were her mother but I was wrong unfortunately the woman died of cancer I adopted Savannah but your braids were still bothering me so I slowly asked the little girl if her mother had any friends and that's how I found out about you Savannah told me you worked with her mother in a store and then you were sent to prison I never doubted for a minute that you were innocent because I know your character well and I know that no matter how difficult things get you wouldn't steal so I asked my husband through

his acquaintances to find out where you were serving your sentence he understood everything and even arranged a meeting for us Grace was shocked and burst into tears saying my poor colleague I feel so sorry for her such a young and good woman you are great for not abandoning her daughter I remember her well I loved playing with her and your husband seems to be a good man since he agreed to raise someone else's child as his own I am happy for you Miranda that your fate turned out well unlike mine I'm poor I don't have

love nor a normal life and it seems like it will never happen gray started crying again on her best friend's shoulder Miranda comforted her come on what are you talking about you're still young when you get out I'll help you everything will be fine you'll see you need to believe in good things and don't think about revenge fate will punish that scoundrel Bruce anyway you'll see just hold out a little longer and I'll definitely get you out of here they said warm goodbyes and Miranda went home determined to help Grace no matter what and once

again loyal Knight Jason did not disappoint Grace's case was reviewed and it turned out that she was not the first person that Bruce had framed there were other victims who refused to be near the Shady businessman they also managed to find the elderly cleaner who had accidentally seen Bruce putting money in Grace's purse the elderly woman was afraid of losing her job at the time and kept quiet but the lawyer managed to persuade her to testify against Bruce especially since she was already retired and had nothing to lose after a second hearing the woman was

acquitted and released early and her conviction was annulled it was the happiest day in the lives of both girlfriends Miranda prepared a warm welcome for Grace Savannah was also thrilled expressing her love for the guest by showing her collection of Smurfs and talking about her successes at school Grace was given a huge bath towel and a lavender scented terry robe by her friend then taken to the shower and shown her room the poor woman spent an hour washing away all her troubles and misfortunes in hot water and could not be happier when her head touched

the silk pillow the woman immediately fell into a sweet peaceful sleep she had never slept like this during her long stay in the walls of the jail Grace was incredibly grateful to Miranda for finding her supporting her bringing her into the family and welcoming her so warmly watching how Miranda and Jason loved and respected each other with Jason and how easy and cozy their family atmosphere was Grace sighed dreamily if only I could meet such a golden man who would love to cherish and pamper me Jason took Savannah into his company as a manager and

rented a small cozy apartment for her not far from their house the woman was incredibly grateful to Miranda and her family for their help and support during the most difficult moment of her life soon Grace's personal life improved at work she met Stephen who worked as a programmer in the same office at first the guy like everyone else kept his distance from Grace as she was the boss's protege but when he came to set up her computer they got to know each other better Stephen really liked Grace she was tall had pretty blonde hair and

her blue bottomless eyes were beckoning but the short unremarkable bespectacled Stephen did not impress Grace at all and she simply became friends with him they often drank coffee shared secrets and chatted about this and that the guy frequently complimented her and was always ready to help including with repairs in her apartment and fixing her computer he hoped that Grace would appreciate his efforts and understand that he liked Her Madly however the girl did not notice Stephen as a potential partner and only saw him as a friend several months passed and Jason Miranda's husband had his

birthday party at a restaurant with many guests mostly families and couples Grace took Stephen with her so as not to be alone the guy carefully prepared himself dressed up in a suit and tie and proudly walked into the restaurant hand in hand with Grace the woman on the other hand was a bit self-conscious since Stephen was half a head shorter than her and she hurried to sit down at the table the fun was in full swing with Stephen inviting Grace to all the slow dances and courting her with all his might being gallant and polite

he was simply thrilled with his blue-eyed companion who looked like a beautiful fairy in a flowing chiffon dress An Elegant high-heeled shoes Miranda who was covertly watching all the guests couldn't resist and approached her friend with a glass of champagne whispering in her ear congratulations do you finally have a Suitor why do I know nothing about him who Stephen asked Grayson's surprise what kind of suitor is he he's just a friend of mine Miranda shook her head your wrong girlfriend it's obvious that Stephen has a crush on you Jason told me about him he's a

valuable and promising employee and he's a good person so take a closer look or you'll miss your chance for happiness they raised their glasses to the birthday boy's health and Miranda went back to her husband's table meanwhile after her friend's words Grace took a closer look at Stephen smiled at him winked and pulled him onto the dance floor for a dance it turned out that he moved excellently and soon they both became hot and stuffy so they each drank a glass of mineral water and went outside to breathe some fresh air and cool down a

bit wow Stephen you're astonishing you dance so well I have never had so much fun before said amazed Grace the man had already had quite a bit to drink so he became bold and suddenly poured Grace towards him and kissed her eagerly not only can I dance well but I also know how to cook and give massages so marry me Grace I'll be the most faithful and devoted I can't live without you you're like an obsession like a star in the sky you settled in my heart from the first moment I saw you do you

not like me at all Grace was stunned her head was spinning she didn't even suspect that the man was in love with her it was incredibly Pleasant for her and she decisively replied kiss me again otherwise I'm uncertain if I understood everything correctly Stephen Overjoyed scooped the girl up in his arms and they started kissing passionately then to dispel the last doubts Grace asked a delicate and important question what if I tell you that I'm a former inmate I spent a year in prison for something I didn't do I'm also an orphan with no family

or kin do you still love me also I'm not sure if I can have a baby for you I caught a severe cold in the jail and we barely survived plus I've never been with a man Stephen listened attentively and replied even if you had five children I would love them as my own I don't care about your past I want to make sure you have a happy future with me love is either there or it's not you don't love someone for something it's a gift from God Grace was relieved and the couple started dating

Stephen enveloped her with such care love tenderness and affection that she quickly forgot about his glasses and short stature and saw in him the best most beloved and reliable man in the world a week later the couple filed an application with the registry office and two months later they got married soon after this Grace became pregnant one day Steven and Jason were having lunch together Jason may I congratulate you on expecting a baby Jason objected why do you think so of course I would be happy but unfortunately nothing has happened yet thank goodness we have

Savannah Stephen replied don't you see how your wife has changed she has noticeably rounded and become more beautiful almost unrecognizable maybe I'm wrong but she looks so much like a pregnant woman Jason paused and suddenly realized that Miranda had indeed changed lately she had become sleepy and absent-minded falling asleep on the go all of this was strange his wife had gained a little weight but he even liked it as she was even more attractive and appetizing than before that same night Jason couldn't take it anymore and asked Miranda directly darling are you pregnant by any

chance you've changed so much lately Miranda laughed cheerfully well you can't hide anything from you you spoiled the surprise yes I'm also pregnant my best friend and I managed to get pregnant almost at the same time without even planning it it's some kind of Miracle but Grace and I wanted to go for an ultrasound together first and then I would have told you myself do you want to come with us Jason jumped up on the bed wide awake he started hugging and kissing Miranda saying my good girl finally God gave us a baby I've been

dreaming about it so much make sure not to overwork yourself and get plenty of rest and vitamins of course I'll go with you what are you talking about Jason's Dream came true Miranda was expecting a boy just like her best friend Grace their due dates were almost the same this made the women pleased because their children would grow up together socialize and be friends the only thing left was to tell Savannah the news without making her jealous or upset the four adults spent a whole day brainstorming and rehearsing how to break the news each speech

worse than the last finally when the girl came home from school and had lunch Miranda and Jason took a deep breath and decided to talk to her sweetheart Daddy and I want to tell you something important be honest would you like to have a little brother or sister it would be great right we could all bathe the baby and play with him you will always be our beloved daughter remember that we won't love you any less don't worry Savannah exhaled and has always responded seriously like an adult well you're just like little kids don't worry

so much I'm not upset on the contrary I am happy that I'll be able to play with a real baby doll not a fake one besides I'm the older sister so the baby will listen to me just don't let him misbehave too much I know how those boys can be Jason laughed heartily picked Savannah up and hugged her oh our daughter is growing up so smart Beyond her years their baby will have a great role model I have an important mission for you watch over mommy while I'm not at home make sure she doesn't do

any heavy lifting she needs to take care of herself now and on the weekend we'll go to the countryside with Grace and Stephen we'll swim sunbathe and Grill delicious kebabs I promised to teach you how to bake potatoes on coals didn't I Savannah shouted hooray and started to have fun and run around the room all her seriousness vanished instantly so by chance and fate the best friends who seemed to have been torn apart forever were reunited again those women cherished their friendship very much and were always ready to help each other as for the scoundrel

Bruce fate finally caught up with him first he took Grace's place in jail and when he was released his business had long been destroyed by competitors and he had to spend the rest of his life in a smoky room working as an ordinary janitor after all the man got exactly what he deserved foreign