Chapter 429

Stephano nearly crushed his mother, as he hugged her. "Mom, it was too soon. The two of you finally found a life together that was good for both of you."

"Stephano, we had many good months together. We talked to each other more during that time than we did during all our married years. It was truly wonderful to have him all to myself. Knowing he died by my side, and without suffering, instead of having a bullet in his head, is a great comfort to me. I don't think God will be kind to him, but at least he was kind to me, and let me have my husband back for a little while."

Patty's mind opened, and she remembered her mother talking to her about Bruno's death.

She said, "Mom, don't worry, your grieving will end very soon. Be happy for him, and for the way he died."

Victoria looked her daughter-in-law in the eye, and gleaned the meaning of her words.

"Will I be with him, again?"

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