Chapter 22. Sick Man

Lola’s eyes brimmed with tears as she read the heartfelt words, feeling her mother’s presence enveloping her. In that moment, she realized the depth of her mother’s love and the sacrifices she had made to protect her.

“These letters are a legacy, Lola,” Ludovic explained, his voice filled with a gentle understanding. “Your mother wanted to ensure that you never felt alone, that you had her words to guide you through life’s challenges. Your father was not trustworthy to keep them with him, and I was too weak to take you under my wings from him.”

“It’s okay now brother Ludovic” Overwhelmed by emotion, Lola embraced the letters, holding them close to her heart. It was as if her mother’s spirit was with her, providing strength and guidance from beyond the veil.

In that room, filled with warmth and shared memories, Lola and Ludovic sat in companionable silence. The weight of the truth and the path before her lay heavy on Lola’s shoulders, but she knew that she had the s