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Chapter : 88 [ Choices and Priorities ]

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[ Vincent ]

I kissed the forehead of my angel who was sleeping peacefully on the bed after my confession and the passion filled night which we both needed to compensate for the time we spent apart. The sun was rising in the horizon, I don’t think I have ever slept this late in my entire life except when I am with Arielle.

I walked out of the wooden house to stretch my arms in the warm sunrays and to clear my mind about some decisions. This bump in my life taught me a lesson I think I needed. I have to sort my priorities first. I can’t sail on two boats. Keeping my family safe, giving them my time and managing my mafia business can’t work out together.

“Good morning, Capo. I can see you had a great night.” Marcello’s sleepy voice forced me to look at his direction and his state was the evidence that he didn’t sleep throughout the night so I could spend carefree time with Arielle. I feel bad for him, these last months were more exhausting for him.

“You can take rest now, Marcello and do
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