At night Ethan woke up and came out of his room.
As soon as he came out, Anna called him.
"Come here, child, and freshen up. I have made food for you."
Ethan looked nervous around them. Seeing his nervous appearance, Anna came to him and let him sit down on a chair.
"Ethan, we need to talk. Would you like to eat before we talk or after?"
Ethan said, "I'll eat later."
Anna nodded. She also sat down on a chair in front of him.
"We would like to adopt you, Ethan."
Ethan gave a surprised expression so pure that Anna believed it was truly Ethan's genuine surprise.
Anna said again, "We had a son at your age. But… anyway, would you be willing to acknowledge us as your family?"
Anna stopped after saying her piece.
Everyone was waiting to know Ethan's answer.
Ethan looked directly into Anna's eyes. "You know my situation."
