Chapter 59

Antonia couldn’t stop the happiness within her. The documents were somehow able to make her forget what she was mad about a few minutes ago.

Her bags were already in Marconi’s truck; she had nothing else to pack. If it were up to her, she wouldn’t pack so much stuff. Why pack so much when it wouldn’t last?

The whole ceremony was a success; they were all done dining and wining. Her in-laws and husband were waiting for their daughter and wife to take home. What is marriage without a little bit of suspense and tears shed?

Antonia was to say her final goodbye before leaving. She gave Earl a hug again—a quick one. She held on to Pearl so tightly that she was sure a little more squeeze and Pearl would pass out. They were almost one person. The hug lasted for a few minutes, Pearl comforting and whispering into her ears that everything was going to be fine.

Antonia knew that already. She just felt bad that this might be the last time she saw her mother. Everything wa