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They are mine-1

I can hear hurried footsteps and children's voices coming from another room.

"Signora Lucia, the children are here," the butler respectfully announces.

"Good. Send them in," I reply immediately, placing the various assortments of desserts on the veranda table. I nervously smooth the fabric of my dress over my stomach and glance at the clock.

I spent yesterday and the morning preparing them. I made sure there was everything and, most importantly, that Santo wasn't around. He would be able to devour it all before the kids could get a bite.

I made sure to wear a powder pink satin dress and delicate jewelry, and my makeup is discreet with soft colors. I want my outward appearance to reassure these two poor, now orphaned children.

Leo and Laura enter shyly, holding hands.

Ah.

What a magnificent picture they offer to my sight.

I want them both.

They are mine from now on, and nothing and nobody can take them away from me.

I should have done this from the beginning, and this is the
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