He Chose Another Heir Now He Wants Me Back Chapter 48
As he turned to leave, I called after him.
“Your daughter’s case is already moving. The lawyer is handling the civil guardianship, and I’ll personally take responsibility for her safety. Vittorio received your letter.”
Ray paused but didn’t look back. He just lifted a hand and waved.
The elevator doors closed behind him.
I set the chestnuts by my mother’s bed.
She looked at the paper bag, then toward the door, and was silent for a long time.
“Ray spent his whole life repaying debts,” she said softly.
“To whom?”
“To the line inside himself he could never cross.” She closed her eyes. “He saved a lot of people. He just never managed to save himself.”
Dante was waiting for me at the end of the hall. When I came out, he stubbed out his cigarette and took half a step back.
“I never rush you when it comes to Maria,” he said. “But there’s something you should see.”