Family and Love (3 chapters in 1)

Amy recovered well. She was happy, finally. She just accepted her reality and loved everyone. Derek also accepted his mother. Min Ah also did. She began to address Amy as her mother. It made Amy happy and feel so loved. They became a complete blended family. Tim was way open minded than anyone expected him to be. He kept a good relationship with John. John left soon after the returned home. Five days passed too quickly. 

Whenever remained happy, it was Taaliyah who could not find peace in her heart. 

"Are you okay?" aasked Derek one afternoon when he found her zoning out while reading a book. Taaliyah did not hear him. Derek had his family over his place. It was Amy's first time coming into his apartment. 

"Taaliyah," he called her. 

"Ah, oh I'm here," she turned around not even noticing that Derek is sitting next to her. "What is it? She turned and looked at him. Derek looked at her carefully. She did not look into his eyes. She avoided him.