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**Enid's POV:**

It was a calm Saturday morning, the kind where everything feels serene and hopeful. Wednesday was in the bedroom, playing with Ellie, while I was in the kitchen preparing breakfast. The twins were contentedly babbling to each other in their high chairs, their laughter filling the room.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. My heart skipped a beat as I opened it, revealing a woman who bore a striking resemblance to me—my mother, Esther. Her presence was unexpected and, given our complicated past, filled me with a mixture of anxiety and hope.

"Mom," I said, trying to mask my surprise and unease. "What are you doing here?"

"Enid," she replied curtly, stepping inside without waiting for an invitation. "I came to see you. It's been too long."

I motioned for her to sit down, my mind racing. Wednesday emerged from the bedroom, holding Ellie. She gave me a questioning look, to which I responded with a slight nod, indicating that everything was under control—for now.

Esther's eyes landed on Ellie, then on Ethan, her expression hardening. "So, these are your children," she stated more than asked, her tone cold.

"Yes, Mom, these are Ellie and Ethan," I said, my voice trembling slightly. "They're my world."

"Who's the father?" she demanded abruptly, her eyes narrowing.

I took a deep breath, bracing myself for her reaction. "There is no father. Wednesday and I are raising them together."

Esther's eyes widened, and her face contorted with disbelief and anger. "What do you mean there's no father? That's absurd, Enid. How can there be no father?"

Before I could respond, she turned her gaze to Ethan, who was watching us curiously. "Ethan, who's your daddy?" she asked, her voice softer but still edged with tension.

Ethan looked up at her, then turned his head toward Wednesday, who was now sitting on the bed with Ellie. A big smile spread across his face as he pointed to Wednesday and said, "Màmá."

The room fell silent. Esther's face turned red with rage, her eyes narrowing into slits as she processed what Ethan had said. "This is insane," she muttered, standing up abruptly. "You're telling me that woman is their father?"

"Wednesday is their mother," I corrected, my voice firm but calm. "We are their parents. This is our family."

Esther's composure snapped. "You've lost your mind, Enid! This is not natural. This is not how it's supposed to be!"

She took a step towards Wednesday, her fury palpable. "You did this," she spat, her voice venomous. "You corrupted my daughter and now you're corrupting my grandchildren!"

"Stop it, Mom!" I shouted, stepping between her and Wednesday. "This is my life, my family, and my choice. If you can't accept that, then maybe you should leave."

Esther's eyes burned with anger, but she seemed to realize that she was outnumbered and out of place. She took a deep breath, her expression a mix of disgust and resignation.

"You've made your bed, Enid," she said coldly. "Don't expect me to lie in it with you."

With that, she turned and stormed out of the apartment, slamming the door behind her. The silence that followed was deafening, the tension hanging in the air like a storm cloud.

Wednesday stood up, placing Ellie gently in her crib before coming over to me. She wrapped her arms around me, and I collapsed into her embrace, the weight of the confrontation crashing down on me.

"I'm so sorry, Enid," Wednesday whispered, her voice filled with compassion and strength. "You don't deserve that. None of you do."

I clung to her, my tears finally breaking free. "I knew she wouldn't understand. But it still hurts so much."

"We're here for you," she said softly, pressing a kiss to my forehead. "Me, Ellie, Ethan. We are your family, and we love you."

Her words were a balm to my wounded heart, and slowly, I began to calm down. The twins, sensing the tension, remained quiet, their big eyes watching us with concern.

I took a deep breath, wiping away my tears. "Thank you, Wednesday. I don't know what I would do without you."

"You'll never have to find out," she replied, her eyes filled with unwavering love and determination. "We'll get through this together."

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The rest of the day passed in a blur of emotions. I tried to focus on the twins, playing with them and showering them with affection, but my mind kept drifting back to my mother's harsh words. The reality of her rejection was like a weight on my chest, making it hard to breathe.

Wednesday was my rock, her presence a constant source of comfort. She knew when to give me space and when to hold me close, her intuitive understanding of my needs a testament to our deep connection.

That evening, after the twins were asleep, we sat together on the couch, the soft glow of the lamp casting a warm light over the room. Wednesday held my hand, her thumb gently stroking the back of it.

"I'm sorry your mother reacted that way," she said quietly. "I know you hoped she would be more accepting."

I sighed, leaning my head on her shoulder. "I did. But I guess I knew, deep down, that she wouldn't. She's always been so rigid in her beliefs."

"Do you think she'll come around?" Wednesday asked, her voice tentative.

"I don't know," I admitted. "Maybe with time, she'll see that this is who I am, and that our family is just as valid as any other."

Wednesday kissed the top of my head. "We'll give her time, but we won't let her negativity affect us. We have a beautiful life together, and we deserve to be happy."

Her words were a lifeline, pulling me out of the sea of doubt and pain. I looked up at her, my heart swelling with love and gratitude. "You're right. We have each other, and that's all that matters."

As we sat there, wrapped in each other's arms, I felt a sense of peace settle over me. The road ahead might be difficult, but with Wednesday by my side, I knew we could face anything. Our love was strong, and our family was built on a foundation of trust and understanding. No amount of outside disapproval could change that.

The next day dawned with new hope. I was determined to focus on the positive aspects of my life—the love I shared with Wednesday, the joy our twins brought us, and the support of our friends. My mother's rejection was a painful reminder of the challenges we faced, but it also strengthened my resolve to protect and cherish the family we had created.

Together, we would navigate the ups and downs, the joys and sorrows, and come out stronger on the other side. Our love was unbreakable, and our family was the heart of everything we did. With Ellie and Ethan as our constant reminders of the beauty and resilience of life, we were ready to take on whatever came our way.

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