Chapter 53 A Heart for a Family

Anita was ready to take both of Rafał's secrets to her grave. She was determined to defend them even at the cost of her own happiness. After all, she had to protect Rafał from the cruelty of this world. She couldn't forget that helpless little angel turned into an icicle so close to Christmas. She had to protect him.

Just how far could she go in her protection? Was she going too far? Was Radosz right to accuse her of being overprotective? After all, even Rafał himself had had enough of her behavior.

Yes, Anita should let him try his own luck. She should remember that Rafał was no longer a child. Of course she should, but how could she do that when she knew how painfully people had hurt him? Anita had seen his tears, his fear, his pain. She was the one who had been there for him when he woke up in the night covered in sweat, chased by nightmares of the past. She was the one who gave him a hand when he stumbled and fell. For him, she had even decided to become a poor act