“Now, you be good boy, OK?” she whispered, caressing his face. Then, silently, she handed the baby over to the waiting couple.
“Thank you!” the young woman whispered, folding the child into her embrace.
“I’ll take good care of you,” she murmured to the baby. Her husband nodded, misty-eyed.
They stepped into the car and drove away to a new life.
Luan turned and walked away slowly, wondering if there could be a different life ahead.