56

Thalia

I looked back at Reese's house and let out a defeated sigh.

So, this is it, huh?

I glanced at my watch and saw that it was barely dawn. I wanted to say my last goodbyes to my family and Luciano, but I'm afraid that it'll only make matters worse.

I have to leave without them knowing.

I turned back around and started walking out of the gate. Nobody dared to stop me, so I knew that Don Emiliano was already expecting my departure.

With every step I took, I felt like I was being stabbed in the heart.

However, in the end, I knew that this was for the better.

All of them would be able to live in peace from now on, and I—I'll try to live a happy life with Lucille.

Even if it's just the two of us.

It's definitely going to be difficult, but nothing's impossible, right?

Right?

I finally made my way out of the gate, and I was surprised when a black car pulled up right in front of me.

I stopped in my tracks, wary about the presence of this stranger. He rolled down his window and l