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Lorenzo

As I turned around, my eyes met hers, and I felt like I'd been punched in the gut.

Erica.

The woman I'd tried to erase from my memory. The one who'd betrayed me, left me for another man. I stood there, frozen, my eyes locked on hers.

She looked different, yet the same. Her eyes, once bright and full of life, now seemed dull and tear-filled. I scanned her from head to toe, feeling a mix of disgust and anger. How dare she show up here?

I turned to leave, Eva's hand still clutched in mine, but Erica's voice stopped me. Again. Yet again, I act so vulnerable.

"Please, Lorenzo... I know you hate me so much, but please forgive me." Her words cracked, and she sobbed, her body shaking.

I felt a surge of emotions, but I didn't want to give in. I didn't want to forgive her. Not after what she'd done. I tightened my grip on Eva's hand, ready to walk away, but a part of me hesitated. Why was Erica here? What did she want now?

My mother's voice suddenly cut through the atmosphere, her words