Chapter 22 (Memory Lane)

Valeria POV

I kept quiet, not knowing what to say. They are still my family, and although they hurt me, is it right to hurt them back just because I can? Doesn’t that mean I am also like them? Stooping far below their level.

“No,” I said, looking at him. I expected him to be angry and disappointed, but it was the opposite. He smiled at me softly, and I was confused.

“Why are you smiling?” I asked.

“I am happy you are different from them. It would have been sad if you wanted me to hurt them; they are still your family even if they hurt you,” he said. I smiled, nodding my head.

“And that is why you have me to help you make decisions like this. Of course, I am not going to let this go, but I promise not to hurt them,” he said. I smiled, nodding my head.

“What are you planning?” I asked.

“Don’t worry about that; let’s lay down,” he said. I nod my head, getting into the covers, and I breathe out, remembering what he just said. I just wonder why I can’t be happy for once without them butti