Chapter 86

Sadness invaded me when I thought about what had to happen. And, as if her grandmother heard my thoughts, she brought up the subject of the girl.

“And then it was also known about Emilia… The bomb exploded. I don't know if Colton told you, but things have gotten worse since then. Your brother did things for which he should be in prison, although I think the punishment he has is enough. A lot of family turned their backs on us when my son and his wife were in a fatal accident; and Colton resented them, forcing us to move and try to raise the girl because no one in her family wanted to. That's why we avoid telling Nicole that her father is alive, she would want to see him and it could be dangerous... even worse now that he's become aggressive.

The waitress who served us from the beginning, appeared with my chocolate croissant and with my drink and Gerty's coffee. He set them down on the table and smiled, letting us return to the conversation.

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