Searching for my Identity

Chapter 38 Baby, you're thougher than the Rest

My dear readers, because I can't sleep anymore I thought I could post the next chapter now. Thanks for your support and comments :-) and also a big thank you as always to my brilliant editor amys99999.

A flood of tears escaped Norah's eyes, and she just couldn't stop crying. The whole situation took so much power and energy from her leaving her emotionally drained. She felt so lonely and abandoned, despite being surrounded by people in the room.

She felt a painful separation from her adoptive parents, even if she didn't want to admit it right now. The pain of Max and Katherine’s betrayal wounded her.  Max and Kate noticed this and couldn’t bear to see their daughter like this. Together they stood up and walked slowly towards her, "Sweetie, we..."

"No! I don't want to hear any more explanations. I’ve listened to explanation after explanation. You knew you adopted me and never told me. You lied to me for 14 years. Why Mom, Dad?" she sobbed, dropping her shoulders in a heap of misery and barely dared to look at her parents.

Although she desperately wanted them to console her, she couldn’t bring herself to turn to them. So many thoughts were floating around in her mind.

"Honey, I know we made a big mistake by hiding it from you. But we wanted to offer you a beautiful childhood without you having to worry about why your parents gave you away. We planned to tell you when you were older," Kathy began to tell despite Norah's defensive attitude.

"It’s the truth, Emma. I mean Norah.  I'm still getting used to your new name. I can't imagine how hard it is for you to get used to,” Max said approaching his daughter.

He stood in front of Norah and continued with a sad smile, "If I could, I'd undo everything that's happened over the last few years. But I can’t, sweetheart.
You know that as well as I do. And you know we are scared too. The biggest fear we have as your parents is losing you. We love you so much, and can’t bear the thought of losing you.  
You are not alone. Please don't shut us out. We will clear everything up as good as we can, and the DNA test is the first way in the right direction. We need to know the truth so we can figure out what to do."

“Dad’s right, munchkin.  I’m really pissed that our parents lied to us too. But as I already said, you’re my sister by heart.
It doesn’t matter to me that you’re not my real sister. And I will follow you with every step.
I promise you that no matter what happens. I love you so much Schatzi!” Sophie approached her and encouraged her to stand. Immediately Sophie hugged her little sister.

Logan and Rory watched the two sisters with a sorrowful glance while noticing that Nathalie had withdrawn quite a bit.

With a sad expression on her face, she looked at Sophie and her twin sister. "Dolly, go to Sophie and Norah. I'm sure they won't mind. Go on," Logan whispered to her and Nathalie awoke from her rigor. Uncertain, she looked at her father and then rose. Her dad was right. They had to stick together now.

Norah turned to her sister and hugged her tightly. "I love you too, Schatzi. You can't imagine how much I love you Sophie Katherine Hoffmann. I am so happy to have you in my life." she whispered in a desperate voice as she buried her face on Sophie's chest.

"Me too. Now calm down. How about we go to Goldy's and get our favourite muffins and talk about everything you want to know over a cup of hot chocolate or coffee?” she suggested.
“That’s a great idea and Norah? I..”

“Oh Nathalie I’m sorry it wasn’t my intention to shut you out. I don’t know a lot about you. But I want to get to know you now that I have two sisters!” Norah said.