33. Helping

Kyla Eva

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I rose from my seat, shutting the laptop with a finality that echoed my decision. It's too late to succumb to Kylie's expectations. I'm here in Sorrento with Enzo, and no one knows us. We exist in a world of our own now. A sanctuary far removed from those people who fail to comprehend me.

Enzo's mother doesn't like me because, in her eyes, I am Kylie, the woman who once broke her trust for her son. It doesn't matter if she thinks of me in that way. I don't care anymore. I am with Enzo, and that's all that matters.

One day, Enzo will realize that I am not Kylie, and in that moment, all I will seek from him is his forgiveness.

I composed myself, ready to get out to help Karing. The door opened, and Enzo's smiling face greeted me.

"Darling, flowers for my beautiful wife." He hugged and kissed me after giving me the fresh flowers. It was beautiful.

I did not notice his mother behind him. I smiled at her, a smile filled with hope and longing for acceptance. I was about to hug he