The moment the word '“Uncle”' left my lips, his face crumpled, and he completely broke down. Tears streamed down his cheeks as years of pain and grief poured out all at once.

“He always said Ada looked like her aunt. Now I see why you and Ada look so much alike,” Mrs. Randall said softly, stepping out of the kitchen with tears in her eyes. She walked over and gripped my hand tightly, as though she never wanted to let go.

I pulled them both into a hug. From ...