Chapter 30. Talking Heart

Aria Anastasia

It was still hard for me to digest the fact that my father, whom I thought to be dead all my life, was in the mafia. And here I was judging Zaiden just until recently, what right did I have to accuse him as a murderer when I was the daughter of a murderer?

But if I have learned anything after getting to know Zaiden, it is to not judge anyone based on what they do. I thought Zaiden was a ruthless murderer, but as I got to know him better, I realized there was more to him than that.

That’s why I didn’t want to repeat the same mistake by judging Luke too soon. I should give him a chance. Everyone deserves a second chance.

“I think I will give you a chance to rectify your mistake, Luke,” I spoke up.

“What are you saying, Aria? This man never looked for us. He just left me after that one-night stand!” Mom opposed.

I understood what my mom was feeling. She has been alone for years, taking care of me by being both my parents, tolerating al