"The biggest flaw..."
"Well, yes, Clair is too gentle, always putting others first, always neglecting oneself, never thinking about oneself, and sometimes, even sacrificing one's own happiness for the sake of others, but... does Clair ever think about oneself? Mother-in-law doesn't want Clair to give up her happiness for this reason, so if Clair can be happy, it doesn't matter if mother-in-law leaves a little earlier, because mother-in-law owes Clair too much, and this is the only way mother-in-law can think of."
Despite the frailty in the old mother-in-law's voice, the young girl deeply felt the determination within it.
"..."
Thus, the speechless young girl could only choose silence.
But the old mother-in-law's words were not finished yet.
"Therefore, Clair, stop worrying about your mother-in-law, go pursue your own happiness. If Clair can be happy, mother-in-law will be very happy too. And, even so, no one will blame Clair for it, because Clair also has the right to pursue her own happiness. Clair should consider herself more. Clair's gentleness is too lonely, always hurting herself while being gentle to others, which mother-in-law does not want to see. And, mother-in-law must tell Clair that even though Clair's gentleness may not be entirely good in the eyes of mother-in-law, but..."
After a slight pause, the old mother-in-law continued.
"Do not ever question it. This gentleness belongs only to Clair, it is a gentleness that is not wrong in itself, and it is a kind of selfless gentleness, gentler than anything else. So, do not doubt it because of mother-in-law's death. This gentleness may not always be right, but it is gentle. Mother-in-law hopes that Clair will continue to maintain this gentleness in the future. Furthermore, mother-in-law also hopes that Clair will find someone who can understand and appreciate her gentleness in the future, because Clair's gentleness always ends up hurting herself, and although Clair is gentler than anyone else, this gentleness is hard for others to notice, and also hard for Clair to notice. Therefore, Clair needs someone around her who can understand her gentleness. However..."
After a gentle sigh, the old mother-in-law continued her previous words.
"If such a person truly exists, then that person must be a fool... but mother-in-law knows that this is Clair's happiness. That fool will definitely make Clair happy. If Clair can find happiness, mother-in-law will be happy too, and... it seems impossible to meet that fool here, so in order to pursue this happiness, in order to meet that fool who can understand Clair, one must take the first step, which is, to leave this place. Clair, go find someone who is willing to adopt you as their daughter, if you go now, that person will still agree, you must be happy, consider it as mother-in-law's dying wish... Can you promise mother-in-law?"
"Um..."
Although it was difficult to accept, after a long silence.
"......I understand, I promise mother-in-law."
The young girl eventually agreed with tears in her eyes.
"Is that so... that's good. Mother-in-law can be at peace now..."
After showing a relieved smile, the old mother-in-law peacefully closed her eyes, and the hand that had been caressing the young girl's cheek naturally fell down.
