Chapter 108 - Making memories...

Marco

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I held her hand, her delicate fingers interlaced with mine, and on her face was a happiness I had never seen before. She seemed truly happy and at peace.

And honestly, so was I. After such a long and excruciating time, I finally felt at peace, like I was finally back home after I had been missing for years.

Even though I had just met Marcello, I felt an intense connection to that little man, a feeling stronger than anything I had ever experienced. The last time I felt this enchanted by someone was when I first met his mother. He had the same captivating charm, the kind that draws you in, just like his mother.

I’m a father. Damn, I’m a father, and I have been for the past five years, almost six if you count Lilianna's pregnancy. And I never knew. All this time, even without knowing about him, it doesn't change the fact that I was a father.

An adorable boy, carrying my father's legacy, my legacy...

I couldn't wait to teach Marcello everything I knew, guide him, an