Chapter 23 - Is she an illusion!

Valentina scribbled something on her notebook and kept it down when a knock came on her door. She stood up and walked near the door to open it only to reveal Mrs. Night. 

Mrs. Night forced a smile on her tensed face and walked inside. She stood in front of Valentina and rubbed her hands together, hesitating to say something. Valentina knew what she wanted to say. She stepped forward and held her hands in a grip, giving it a slight squeeze. 

"Mom, I'll give this marriage a chance. I'll try my best to bring back the old Mr. Night. I'll never leave him alone." 

A big fat smile appeared on Mrs. Night's face as she hugged Valentina tightly, almost squeezing her. Valentina smiled and patted her back. Mrs. Night pulled out from the hug and caressed her hair before saying, 

"Thank you so much dear. I promise you, Xavier will never let you down. He will always be there with you. He