Chapter 179. Say Goodbye

DOVE

“Go on; you can say goodbye to her. We will take care of Nicolas,” said Lion as he helped me to my feet.

I looked out the window at the farewell preparations Leticia and my mother had organized for Lily. The whole garden was decorated, and most of the flowers were scattered on the ground. Many gave her farewell gifts, and she carried a suitcase full of items and gifts. She loved to stuff her room with souvenirs, for she had loved porcelain miniatures since she was a little girl.

She could not face the fact that her time had come to leave. She looked so happy, ready to devour the world in the carriage that would take her to her destination. My mother took care of the people who brought her blessings and good wishes.

I hesitated whether to go or not; my baby was here and needed more protection than ever, according to Rachel’s father. Looking at Lion, I realized that they would take better care of him than anyone else, and I nodded, leaving Nicolas in his c