“Mhm,” Summer nodded. “My archaeology studies will take at least three years. After that, I’ll think about whether I want to move here for real.”

“You’re not going back to Lanford?” Clara asked again.

Summer felt melancholy at the mention of Lanford.

“I will only go back to pay my respects to Nathan on his death anniversary and also when my child needs me.”

Her only ties in Lanford were Nathan and Hayden.

Selling her shares was the best proof that she wanted to leave Lanford.

"How's Hayden doing?" Clara asked with concern.

"The doctor said his recovery is pretty good, and he'll be healthy enough to leave the hospital after some treatment,” Summer said.

“Great!” Clara was relieved to hear that. A mother’s greatest fear was her child’s well-being. “Does he know that you’re his biological mother?”

Summer shook her head. “I’m not sure. I’ve only met him a few times. Sometimes, I think that it’s better for him to not know that.”

She didn’t want the adult’s grudges to affect Hayden’s ha