Chapter 9 - The Former Mafia Boss Chose His Family Over Revenge, and That Decision Saved the Last Person He Thought Could Be Saved
Five years passed.
The foundation expanded nationally.
Nora became its director.
Vincent focused on legal investments.
Emma started school.
Everything was peaceful.
Then Vincent received a letter.
From Rose.
She was dying.
She wanted to see Nora.
Nora refused at first.
Then she agreed.
They met in prison.
Rose looked smaller.
Older.
Human.
“I thought I would hate you.”
Nora said.
“Do you?”
Nora thought.
“No.”
Rose looked surprised.
“Why?”
“Because hating you would make you part of my life again.”
Rose cried.
“I loved you.”
“You loved having me.”
Rose looked down.
“You're right.”
Nora stood.
“You don't get to rewrite what happened.”
“I know.”
“You don't get forgiveness just because you're dying.”
“I know.”
Nora nodded.
“But I won't carry your hatred anymore.”
Rose smiled.
“That is enough.”
Nora left.
Vincent waited outside.
“How was it?”
“Sad.”
He held her.
“Do you regret going?”
“No.”
“Why?”
“Because I realized I don't need her apology.”
He kissed her.
“You're free.”
“Yes.”
They drove home.
Emma ran into their arms.
“Mama! Daddy!”
Nora smiled.
May you like
The past was finally behind them.
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