A ring

- I can't, Baby. I need to fulfill the promise I made to her.

Heavens, my chest hurt so much. Remembering my mother broke me. It was such a great, intense longing. And I knew I could never get rid of that feeling inside me. Because I wouldn't see her again, with her sweet smile, her perseverance and optimism and the certainty she gave me that everything would work out, always.

If there was a promise that I wouldn't find out the truth, Mom was sure I would seek revenge on the bastard.

Of course I was going to find out, one way or another. I didn't want to know who my parent was. But to be sure who was the man who hurt the most perfect woman in the whole world: my mother.

Mandy wiped my tears and said:

- You're not a child anymore... And I know it. But as long as I live, I will protect you from anything that could hurt you.

She started the car and drove off again. We went in silence until we arrived at the site.

As soon as we entered the house, I said:

- I'll stay here for a while.

- No