Peter and I have often pondered the woman’s desperation and her choice to abandon Misha. Did she know something we didn’t? Was she protecting him from a hidden danger, or was it an act of last resort in an unforgiving world? It’s a secret that might never be revealed, and yet, part of me hopes that one day we will uncover the truth.
As Misha prepares for university, Peter and I decide it’s time to share with him what little we know. It’s a difficult conversation, one we’ve rehearsed countless times. We sit him down, explaining the circumstances of his arrival into our lives, the woman on the platform, and the suitcase that changed everything.
