*Bella*
"Yes, sweetie! We have so much to catch up on," Mom replied, smiling and covering my hand with her soft touch, delicately holding it lovingly.
"Mom, a lot has happened in those three to four years, and my life has changed 360 degrees," I said, taking a deep breath as my eyes fixed on our joining hand.
"Bella, let's not dwell on the bad memories. What happened is in the past, and together we've moved past it. Now, you have a bright future ahead of you," she emphasized, pulling me into a sideways embrace. I rested my head on her shoulder as she caressed my back.
"I know, Mom. But..," I lifted my head, looking into her eyes before continuing, "I really want Santino to pay for all his sins," I whispered in a heavy voice as anger boiled in my blood, remembering that monster.
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