CHAPTER 82

OLIVIA.

I needed to be alone.

I visited my mother, corroborating her health, and helping her a little, as her friend was taking care of some personal matters.

I was very happy to see her better and that she was in contact with her family doctor, again congratulating the Insurance for allowing our health to be well taken care of.

Mom noticed something was up and I reminded her that I was moving. I had already told her, but not in detail.

She didn't see it as strange, however, she did give me some advice that spoke to safety and testing myself.

Among all the things she told me, I liked one in particular: "You have nothing to lose, dear daughter". She was an optimist and believed that opportunities come right in youth. "If you were in love and this man was the one, why go slowly and with so many doubts?"

I opened up to her a little, just a little, partially mentioning to her how our relationship started. I didn't mention the cumbersome or overly private points, but I did let her understa