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I returned to his villa.
Cillian was very happy that I had thought it through.
He thought that it was all thanks to Maria. He wanted her to live with us.
Maria refused.
She was a stubborn and nostalgic woman. "I don't have much time left, so I want to go home and take a look."
It was a cloudy day when I saw Maria off.
She patted me on the shoulder and said, "Just do it. I will pray for you."
After that, Cillian never forced me to do anything again.
He was like an ambitious young man, eager to reach for the stars, yet he was hesitant and didn't dare step forward when facing my detestable gaze.
I ignored his gaze.
Aiden asked me, "Did Mom and Dad quarrel again? Mom, can you forgive Dad?"
Cillian paused and looked at me from afar.
His eyes were full of expectation and fear.
Aiden didn't notice it at all. She continued, "Steve said that Dad loves Mom very much, but there's a little problem."
Was this how Steve protected my child?